Morgantown (VA) American Union, "Negro Stampede," January 7, 1859

   NEGRO STAMPEDE.––On Saturday night last, five negroes ran away from Fairmont, and made for Pennsylvania. One belonged to Jas. O. Watson, Esq. one to Mr. Burns or Barnes, and we have not learned to whom the other three belonged. The owners were in town on Sunday, in hot pursuit. The negroes took a fine horse of Mr. Watson's. ––Star.