Information that you have states Port of Entry
On the original passenger manifest, the port of entry is recorded as Buffalo, NY.
Where do you get the connection to St. Albans Vermont?

St. Albans is one of many Border Crossings. Persons crossing from Canada to USA.

http://www.webbitt.com/volga2/border.htm
http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/ships/canada/
Cheers, Stella