The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3

William and Mary proclaimed in London—Rejoicings throughout England; Rejoicings in Holland—Discontent of the Clergy and of the Army—Reaction of Public Feeling—Temper of the Tories—Temper of the Whigs—Ministerial Arrangements—William his own Minister for Foreign Affairs—Danby—Halifax—Nottingham Shrewsbury The Board of Admiralty; the Board of Treasury—The Great Seal—The Judges—The Household—Subordinate Appointments—The Convention turned into a Parliament—The Members of the two Houses required to take the Oaths Questions relating to the Revenue—Abolition of the Hearth Money—Repayment of the Expenses of the United Provinces—Mutiny at Ipswich—The first Mutiny Bill—Suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act—Unpopularity of William—Popularity of Mary—The Court removed from Whitehall to Hampton Court—The Court at Kensington; William's foreign Favourites—General Maladministration—Dissensions among Men in Office—Department of Foreign Affairs—Religious Disputes—The High Church Party—The Low Church Party—William's Views concerning Ecclesiastical Polity—Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury—Nottingham's Views concerning Ecclesiastical Polity—The Toleration Bill—The Comprehension Bill—The Bill for settling the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy—The Bill for settling the Coronation Oath—The Coronation—Promotions—The Coalition against France; the Devastation of the Palatinate—War declared against France
THE Revolution had been accomplished. The decrees of the Convention were everywhere received with submission. London, true during fifty eventful years to the cause of civil freedom and of the reformed religion, was foremost in professing loyalty to the new Sovereigns. Garter King at arms, after making proclamation under the windows of Whitehall, rode in state along the Strand to Temple Bar. He was followed by the maces of the two Houses, by the two Speakers, Halifax and Powle, and by a long train of coaches filled with noblemen and gentlemen. The magistrates of the City threw open their gates and joined the procession. Four regiments of militia lined the way up Ludgate Hill, round Saint Paul's Cathedral, and along Cheapside. The streets, the balconies, and the very housetops were crowded with gazers. All the steeples from the Abbey to the Tower sent forth a joyous din. The proclamation was repeated, with sound of trumpet, in front of the Royal Exchange, amidst the shouts of the citizens.