Daily Times [Leavenworth, Ks],
August 18, 1861
Many robberies and depredations have been committed in the Southern border counties recently, under pretense of operating against Secessionists. A trial which took place in Olathe, revealed the fact that a regularly organized gang existed, who, taking advantage of the political troubles, had banded together to “confiscate” property, in the name of the Constitution and the Union. Under these circumstances, Gov. Robinson has appointed E. S. Lowman, Esq., his Aid, and placed him in charge of Johnson, Lykins and Bourbon counties. He is authorized to call out the full military force of the counties afflicted, if need be, to put down and bring the thieves to punishment, as well as to protect the borders from Secession surprise. This is a good move.