New York (NY) National Anti-Slavery Standard, "Another Slave Stampede," December 30, 1854

   ANOTHER SLAVE STAMPEDE.––Since last Sunday, information has been given in our city, of the escape of some seventeen slaves from our State. A Mr. Berry, of this place, lost five, for whom he offers a reward of $1,000. Mrs. Smith, of this city, lost three, and Martin Wash two. Four have absconded from St. Charles, and three from Saint Genevieve. No traces have as yet been discovered of the fugitives. They are evidently under the hands of the most skilful guides.––St. Louis Democrat, Nov. 30.