“They did the State printing and a portion of the Government work.”
“When did you go South?”
“Just before the commencement of hostilities.”
“How did you get back?”
“I came across the Potomac River.”
“You didn’t bring any letters, or anything of that kind?”
“No; I brought nothing but my wife and children.”
“Are you willing to take an oath to support the Government?”
“No, sir.”
“Then we will have to send you back South.”