George W.Atkinson, presided, and an address of welcome was made by ex-Governor MacCorkle.

A prominent part in the reception was taken by the coloured citizens.

The Opera-House was filled with citizens of both races, and among the white people were many for whom I had worked when I was a boy.

The next day Governor and Mrs.Atkinson gave me a public reception at the State House, which was attended by all classes.
Not long after this the coloured people in Atlanta, Georgia, gave me a reception at which the Governor of the state presided, and a similar reception was given me in New Orleans, which was presided over by the Mayor of the city.

Invitations came from many other places which I was not able to accept..