The House of Deputies, indeed, was laid aside; but the people, the time being short, felt little or no effect from the change.

Mr.Stoughton was Mr.Dudley's chief confidant.
Mr.Dudley professed as great an attachment to the interest of the colony as Mr.Stoughton, and was very desirous of retaining their favour.

A letter from Mr.Mather, then the minister of the greatest influence, is a proof of it.[195] There was no molestation to the Churches of the colony, but they continued both worship and discipline as before.

The affairs of the towns were likewise managed in the same manner as formerly.

Their Courts of justice were continued upon the former plan, Mr.Stoughton being at the head of them.