Protestants were a recognized power among the people, and their influence was extending.

Books were eagerly sought after and paid for.

Illegal taxes had nearly ceased in the city itself.

After a weary struggle of nine years, the assessment of the tax-roll for the Protestants was made upon a satisfactory plan, which bid fair to be permanent.

The commercial standing of the Protestants was above that of any other sect, though there were no wealthy men among them.