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   Negro Stampede--Horrible.--Cincinnati, Jan. 28.--A stampede of slaves from the border counties of Kentucky, took place last night. The whereabouts of several of the fugitives having been discovered here, officers at noon to-day proceeded to make arrests.--Upon approaching the house where the slaves were secreted, the latter fired, wounding two or three of the spectators, but not seriously. One slave woman, finding escape impossible, cut the throats of her children, killing one instantly, and severely wounding two others. Six of the fugitives were apprehended, but eight have escaped. 

Citation

"Negro Stampede - Horrible," Poughkeepsie (NY) Journal, February 2, 1856, p. 2

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