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   CINCINNATI, Jan. 28--There was a regular stampede of slaves from the border counties of Kentucky last night. The whereabouts of several having been discovered here, the officers at noon to-day proceeded to make arrests. On approaching a house where the slaves were secreted, the latter fired, wounding two or three spectators, but not severely. One slave woman finding escape impossible, cut the throat of one of her children killing it instantly. She also severely wounded two others. Six of the slaves were apprehended, and eight are said to have escaped. 

Citation

Pittsburgh (PA) Gazette, January 29, 1856, p. 3

Related Escape / Stampede
Location of Stampede
Kentucky
Coverage Type
Via Wire Report
Location of Coverage- City
Pittsburgh
Location of Coverage- State
Pennsylvania
Contains Stampede Term
Yes