The Sun.
London, England, 1822-11-13 00:00:00

EXMO UTH.

We copy the following from an Exeter Paper
We understand that a very handsome Piece of Plate has been
presented to the Ret. F. G. CROSSMAN, of Exmouth, by
many respectable Inhabitants of that place, on his removal
from his clerical duties there, accompanied by the following
letter :

Exmouth, October 28, 1822.
REV. SIR—.We whose names are hereunto subscribed, Inha-
bitants of Exmouth, have heard with sincere regret of your in-
tended removal from the Clerical duties of this place, which,
in our opinion, you have fulfille I with exemplary zeal and
devotion : nor can we pass unnoticed the benevolent and unre-
mitted attention which you have shewn to the religious and
charitable institutions established here, by which you cannot
fail to insure to yourself the prayers and benedictions of the
poor inhabitants, as well as the esteem of your friends.
We request your acceptance of the accompanying Piece of
Plate, as a token of our cordial regard and good wishes for
your welfare.—We are, Reverend Sir,
Truly and respectfully yours,
(Signed by the Ladies and Gentlemen, and respectable In.
habitants of Exmouth).
Copy of Answer of the Reverend FRANCIS GEACII CROSS-
MAN, to the foregoing Letter.
GENTLEMEN—II is utterly impossible for me to offer a re-
ply to theletter I had yesterday the honour of receiving at your
hands, in any language that could adequately convey to you
the powerful impression that it has made ; and equally unable
am I to make known, in their fullest extent, the overpowering
feelings of my heart, for the munificent present of plate with
which it was accompanied.
Approbation so unmerited on my part, commendation for
the discharge of duties so imperfectly performed, and expres-
sions of esteem for zeal, which your kind partiality has placed
in too favourable a light, while they force from me a confession
that I have no claim to them, impress on me at the same time
with so deep a sense of your kindness, your regard and gene-
rous attachment, that neither years nor absence will remove.
May I request you, Gentlemen, to express to those valued
friends,whose names are subscribed the letter I have received,
that this testimony of their affection has sensibly lessened the
painfulness that a separation from them must necessari occa-
sion : my prayer to Heaven shall be that every temporal bless-
ing may be theirs on earth, and every spiritual one in the land
of promise.
To yourselves, Gentlemen, I am greatly indebted, for the
truly handsome and flattering manner in which you have made
known to me this gratifying communication ; and 1 beseech
you to accept my warmest thanks.
And I am, Gentlemen, with high respect and esteem,
Your most faithful and obedient Servant,
FRANCIS GEACH CROSSMAN.

Exmouth, Oct. 28, 1822. ' •
To Sir SAMUEL YOUNG, Bart., JOHN SWEETLAND, EMI.,
S. FERRIS, Esq., M.D.

Within the last few mouths the ancient man-
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sign in Whitehall, which for centuries had be( n the abode of
the Richmond family, has been raied,to the ground, and on its
site several houses are erecting, which }will command a beauti-
ful view over the Thames to the distanei.bills of Kent az el Sur,
rey. There is nothing remaining of the antique mansion
cept the portico of the outer entrance, undet which the once
noble inhabitants entered. Richmond House, which was built
in the reign of the unfortunate CTIARLES, was the temporary
resieence of his facetrcus successor.