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   Slave Stampede at St. Louis.––The St. Louis Republican, of Wednesday last, says:

   A reward of $1,500 was offered yesterday for the apprehension of eight negroes––a man and wife, three sons, two daughters and the wife's sister, who disappeared on Monday night. They are the property of Messrs. R. Wash and John O'Fallon, Jr. Several other slaves are supposed to be in their company on the underground track. 

Citation

"Slave Stampede at St. Louis," New Orleans (LA) Times-Picayune, July 23, 1856, p. 1

Related Escape / Stampede
Location of Stampede
Missouri
Coverage Type
Via Wire Report
Location of Coverage- City
New Orleans
Location of Coverage- State
Louisiana
Contains Stampede Term
Yes