Such laws, for whatever purpose passed, had a powerful effect on Northern sentiment already influenced by reported cruelties, while the Southern people's aversion to Union soldiers settling in their midst intensified the feeling.
Alexander notes the impact of Southern laws on Northern sentiment during the Reconstruction era.
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Public sentiment generally sustained the Administration in such action, but many persons, including conservative Republicans, frequently questioned the right or justice of such procedure.
Thus far Conkling's success had been as unexpected as it was dazzling.
I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
And, Governor Seward, I have made it, though it be conceited in me to say so.
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