Daily Times [Leavenworth, Ks],
October 16, 1861
The Ohio State Journal, of the 8th instant, publishes an account of the descent of the U. S. Marshal upon a “Castle” of the Knights of the Golden Circle. The “Castle” was located in Marion, Ohio, where there is said to be a large number of the Knights. The Journal also states that Columbus is filled with them, and calls upon the citizens to arouse and crush them out.
The existence of the Marion Commandery was made known by one Samuel Cheney, who joined the order for the purpose of exposing it. The following is one of the obligations said to be administered to the initiated:
“And I further promise and swear in the presence of Almighty God, and the members of the Golden Circle, that I will not rest or sleep until Abraham Lincoln, now President, shall be removed out of the Presidential chair, and I will wade in blood up to my knees, as soon as Jefferson Davis sees proper to march with his army to take the City of Washington and the White House, to do the same. So help me God, and keep me steadfast to do the same.”