They dreaded popular tumults leading to oppression of the magistracy by the mob or the soldiery and ending in civil war.

But what was wanted by the extreme partisans on either side was not accommodation but victory.
"Religious differences are causing much trouble and discontents in many cities," he said.

"At Amsterdam there were in the past week two assemblages of boys and rabble which did not disperse without violence, crime, and robbery.

The brother of Professor Episcopius (Rem Bischop) was damaged to the amount of several thousands.

We are still hoping that some better means of accommodation may be found." The calmness with which the Advocate spoke of these exciting and painful events is remarkable.