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HARRISBURG, April 26.

It is reported that an attack was made by the Marylanders, on Hanover Village, York county, on Tuesday, occasioned by a great stampede among the negroes. Reliable accounts say that whole families are crossing into this State.

The report places the total loss of slaves by Maryland, since the war troubles began, at five hundred.

Great fears are entertained in the border counties of Maryland, of the departure of the entire slave population.

Citation

"Midnight Dispatches," Milwaukee (WI) Daily Sentinel, April 27, 1861, p. 4.

Related Escape / Stampede
Location of Stampede
Maryland
Coverage Type
Via Wire Report
Location of Coverage- City
Milwaukee
Location of Coverage- State
Wisconsin
Contains Stampede Term
Yes