Boston (MA) Liberator, "Slave Stampede," February 22, 1856

   SLAVE STAMPEDE. The Cincinnati Commercial of Monday, reports another stampede of six slaves, belonging to Mr. Bowen, who lives in Boone County, a short distance from Mr. Gaines, who were taken with a sudden leaving during Friday night. It is supposed that they crossed the icy bridge above California, but no trace of their whereabouts, up to last night, had been had.