Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-12
aHER1eF RYpER,s RECEp1roN.

The second reception OF the present
popular sheriff-Captain Seth B. Ry-
der--was given at Schwartz hotel, yes
terday afternoon. The dining room
was gaily decorated with flags, flowers,
etc.-mine host the Commodore and
his estimable lady having excelled them
selves on this occasion in their efforts
to render the stay of the sheriii''s guests
pleasant.
After the removal of the cloth, Hon.
Amos Clark, Jr., gave
Captain Seth B. Ryder. The eff
cient Sheriff of Union county.
Which was appropriately responded
to by the distinguished official. He
said he had labored to perform the du-
ties of his office in q faithful manner.
Ii he had succeeded he was gratified,
and he thanked his friends for theii
kind expressions.
Hon. Amos Clark, Jr, was next called
upon. He paid a high tribute to Sher.
if Ryder, and his sentiments were
warmly applauded. He concluded by
saying that in few days he would leave
for Washington, where he hoped to be
able to devote himself successfully to
the interests of the people of Elizabeth
and of the state of New Jersey. Certain
internal improvements, such as improv-
ing the Elizabeth river and Staten
Island sound, would engross most OF
his attention. (Applause,)
Senator Stone was next toasted. The
Senator made capital speech. Hi
congratulated the people of Union coun
ty on having thorough business maj
in the sheriff oflice-a man equal tc
every emergency, man eminently
qualified for the place. (Cheers.) TIL,
speaker never spoke more entertain
ingly.
Judge Runyon joined in the pens o
praise to our estimable sheriff. Men O
all parties had spoken in high terms o
the present sheriff.
Judges Bovine, Farnham and Gibbey
also testified to the exalted worth of tn,
sheriff.
Mr., Clement, of the Elizabeth Jour
nal, Mr.. Osborn, of the Railway Times
Mr.. Hyer, of the Railway Democrat
Mr.. Force, of the Plainfeld Constitu
tionalist, Mr.. Runyon, of the Plainfelt
Times, and Mr.. Drake of the Elizabetl
Herald, spoke in eloquent terms of She
riff Ryder's administration.
DR.. Cannon and Major Rose mad,
the wittiest speeches--both gentlemen
uniting in speaking Of the satisfactor,
manner in which the sheriff had per
formed his every duty.
Mr. Nicol, and Mr.. Meeker, of tn,
Sheriff's office, and Mr.. Brewer O
Scotch Plains, Mr.. CLASSIFY, of Eliza
beth, and others, made entertaining
addresses.
Colonel Drake responded for tn
military, calling the attention of tn
distinguished gentlemen present to til
fact that the Third regiment needed a
armory and drill room. The subjec
met with the approval of the guests.
DIR. Cannon joined in the request
He said the Third regiment was no
only an honor to the city of Elizabeth
but to the state of New Jersey, and on
people can well afford to give it pre-
per place to complete its education
Applause. The Doctor concluded b.
calling on Major Rose, who gave a his
tory of his experience in Fighting tn
tiger" at Cape May.
And last, though not least, Comma
dore Schwartz and his lady were toaste,
the Commodore responding in hi
usual happy manner. He said Sheri1
Ryder had such a happy faculty in or
dering dinner for his friends, that h
regretted the occurrence did not hap
pen oftener Instead of once year, h
would be better pleased to meet tn
sheriff once week. Laughter.
The occasion was very happy one
and will be long remembered. Lon
life to Sheriff Ryder