I do not think the Northern men who had come into New Orleans since its surrender, and who now so largely controlled its business, were doing much to promote a healthier tone of public feeling.
Reid critiques the influence of Northern businessmen in post-surrender New Orleans, suggesting they were not fostering positive public sentiment.
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