Transcript

   SLAVE STAMPEDE.––The slaves in Mason county, Virginia, are becoming migratory in their habits. Within the last fortnight eight have made their escape to parts unknown. They were the property of Messrs. Beale, Bateman, Capehart, and Mrs. Lewis. 

Citation

"Slave Stampede," Columbia (SC) Daily South Carolinian, October 25, 1853, p. 2.

Related Escape / Stampede
Location of Stampede
Virginia
Coverage Type
Original
Location of Coverage- City
Columbia
Location of Coverage- State
South Carolina
Contains Stampede Term
Yes