Liverpool (U.K.) Mercury, "Runaway Slaves," November 18, 1857

   RUNAWAY SLAVES––A great stampede or escape of slaves took place at Cambridge, Maryland, on Saturday nigh last. No less than 30 made their escape––15 belonging to Samuel Pattison, Esq., seven to Mrs. Jane Cator, three belonging to Richard Keene, one to W.V. Brannock, one to Reuben E. Philips, one belonging to the estate of Wm. D. Traverse, deceased, and two free negroes. These make 44 who have left that place within two weeks. Messrs. Pattison, Phillips, and Brannock have offered a reward of $3100 for the apprehension of their slaves.