The citizens of Antwerp were in a state of excitement on the subject of the new bishops.

They openly, and in the event, successfully resisted the installation of the new prelate for whom their city had been constituted a diocese.

The Prince was known to be opposed to the measure, and to the whole system of ecclesiastical persecution.

When the nominations for the new magistracy came before the Regent, she disposed of the whole matter in the secret consulta, without the knowledge, and in a manner opposed to the views of Orange.

He was then furnished with a list of the new magistrates, and was informed that he had been selected as commissioner along with Count Aremberg, to see that the appointments were carried into effect.