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STAMPEDE FRUSTRATED. – We learn that about forty negroes had made arrangements to leave their masters in Woodford county on Saturday night last, but the plot was discovered just in time to defeat its execution. The negroes al had free passes. According to the plan of operations, each was to steal a horse and cross the Ohio river before day. They were betrayed by a negro to whom the plan was disclosed, and who was requested to join in it. The
Citation
"Stampede Frustrated," Indianapolis (IN) Daily State Sentinel, October 21, 1848, p. 3.
Related Escape / Stampede
Location of Stampede
Kentucky
Coverage Type
Original
Location of Coverage- City
Indianapolis
Location of Coverage- State
Indiana
Contains Stampede Term
Yes