New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20

Ito, incident n this scene Mr. Wolcott
,,o,,,oad that the secretary would read the lists
NJ the various committees. These committees
he announced, could meet Immediately after
the adjournment Of to-day's session OF the
Convention.
The clerk read the list in voice which did
not carry fifty feet from the stage, and the
snectators, who usually applaud the names Of
Marty leaders were unable to do so.
While the lists were being brought to the
stage Governor Roosevelt was holding regu-
lar levee in the pit. Delegates swarmed toward
b,-o from all directions Ex-senator Quay was
one Of those who greeted him warmly. The
Nev-MeKico delegates. with broad sombreros,
climbed over seats in their eagerness TO get
n him and shake his hand
when the lists had been read Representative
canon. Of Illinois, was recognized as moving
:, adjournment until tomorrow. The Rev. DR..
Tdear NJ Levy. who delivered the invocation
a. The first Republican Convention in this city,
fortv-four years ago to-day, white haired and
feeble, delivered a benediction upon the Conven-
ton
Almighty GOD. our Heavenly Father. how excel
lent is Thy Naiae IN al the eaftl; me Whote
world Is fun OF Thy glory. Unto Thee do we lift
no our hearts in humility. love and praise
I'VE give Thee most hearty thanks for our per
sonaL social and National blessings. Thou hast
cast lines IN pleasant places and given us
e sfSer people Because OF Thy favor our land is
syen now smiling with fertility and beauty;
cities and towns filed with the hum Of in
dnstry and our country places with the songs Of
happy Teapers. Thou hast given unto US wise
rTiers brave defenders on land and sea, and just
and equal laws by which every man may sit under
his own vine and fg tree with none to modest
make him afraid
We thank Thee for the coming together for this
august assembly Of representative men from all
parts Of the Nation and for that great convention
held in this city so long ago and which first flung
fhe banner Of universal freedom to the breeze of
heaven. We praise Thee, Q Lord God of Hosts,
that this banner stil unstaned and
dimned, the proud reminder Of past achievements
and the hope for all time to come
We thank Thee for our honored President; for
blenished character And beseech of Thee
thai his life and health may be precious in Thy
sight; and, Thou hast. in Thy goodness, given
him TO Us. Il il please Thee, let the years OF
his admins CT Government be prolonged.
Bless also all associated with him in authority
ing peace. but never counting life itself too
dear 10 sacrifice for the defence and advancement
Of the Nations honor and welfare.
Save US. O Righteous Father, from fOrgetfulness
Of Thee from all pride and vainElory. Let not
the profane. the self-seeking or the promoter of
shall be 4 terror TO evildoers and praise to them
that dwell Let currency neither be impaired
BY initiation diminished by boarding. Let the
rch among US their wealth with moderation
and as q benediCtion TO others. Let the poor by
Industry and temperance. become rich. Let there
wealth birth. but only Of intelligence and good
ness. FIJI land with truth and righteousness,
with schoOlnOuses and temples OF worship with
God fearing men and Virtuous women. Let the ex-
ample Of free institutions enlighten and bless
the whole earth.