The Daily Dispatch: September 30, 1861., [Electronic resource]

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Leaving Washington under difficulties.

The Rev. Jos. P. Davidson, through whose kindness we were furnished, a few days ago, with the census of the old United States, experienced great difficulty in getting away from Washington. He had faithfully served that Government in the capacity of a clerk, and resigned his office at the time the Lincoln oath was presented to him; but could not leave the city previous to the 1st of August, inasmuch as the funds were in the hands of others who proved to be slow pay. Passports were refused him by Generals Scott and Mansfield, and when he finally under took to depart, the Federal officers arrested him, and subjected his baggage to a close examination. After his release, he fortunately made his escape from the city, and, after encountering numerous obstacles, succeeded in getting across the Potomac with his family. Mr. D. was untiring in his exertions to promote the comfort of the Confederate prisoners during the time of his sojourn at Washington.