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STAMPEDE OF MARYLAND SLAVE.

Harrisburg, April 26, 1861

It is reported that an attack was made by Marylander on Hanover village, York county, on Tuesday last, occasioned by a great stampede of negroes. Reliable accounts say that whole families are crossing into Adams, York, and Franklin counties, in this State. A report places the total loss of slaves by Maryland, since the troubles began at five hundred. Great fears are entertained in the border counties of the departure of the entire slave population

Citation

"Stampede of Maryland Slave," New York (NY) Herald, April 27, 1861, p. 1.

Related Escape / Stampede
Location of Stampede
Maryland
Coverage Type
Via Wire Report
Location of Coverage- City
New York
Location of Coverage- State
New York
Contains Stampede Term
Yes