The bill passed the Commons within forty-eight hours after it had been read the first time, [611] This was the only victory won by the Whigs during the whole session.
They complained loudly in the Lower House of the change which had been made in the military government of the city of London.

The Tories, conscious of their strength, and heated by resentment, not only refused to censure what had been done, but determined to express publicly and formally their gratitude to the King for having brought in so many churchmen and turned out so many schismatics.

An address of thanks was moved by Clarges, member for Westminster, who was known to be attached to Caermarthen.

"The alterations which have been made in the City," said Clarges, "show that His Majesty has a tender care of us.

I hope that he will make similar alterations in every county of the realm." The minority struggled hard.