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November 20, 1857
New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Two escaped slaves from Tennessee are recaptured in Cleveland and en route to Cincinnati; one escapes at Carlisle Station near Dayton after fighting his captor, while the other reaches Cincinnati.
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
A Slave Chase.—We learn that two colored boys, some 18 or 20 years of age, who had escaped from their master, a Mr. Jewett of Tennessee, were taken at Cleveland on Monday, where they had been quietly at work in a hotel for some time, and delivered to their master by process of Court. On their way to Cincinnati, to be shipped by the river to their former home, one of them got off the cars at Carlisle Station, near Dayton, and when the train was ready to start he refused to get on again. The person having the two boys in charge endeavored to force him upon the platform, but the fugitive turned upon him, struck one or two telling blows, and then made good speed for the country. The cars could not be stopped for one negro, and the owner of the slave was obliged to come on to Middletown with his remaining charge, where he procured assistance, and returned to Carlisle yesterday afternoon in pursuit of the fugitive. The other boy was brought on to this city last evening, and is probably already beyond the reach of any other than slave law. The escape of the boy at Carlisle, we understand, created quite an excitement on the cars, and served to greatly relieve the monotony of a fatiguing trip. The charge was rather animated for a minute or two. If the master followed the runaway, he stood the risk of losing his "property" remaining in the car; so he wisely concluded to secure the bird in hand, and then beat the bush for its mate.
(Cincinnati Gaz., 18th.)
(Cincinnati Gaz., 18th.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Slave Escape
Fugitive Recapture
Slave Chase
Fugitive Slave Law
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Jewett
Two Colored Boys
Where did it happen?
Cleveland, Carlisle Station Near Dayton, Cincinnati, Middletown, Tennessee
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Jewett
Two Colored Boys
Location
Cleveland, Carlisle Station Near Dayton, Cincinnati, Middletown, Tennessee
Event Date
On Monday
Story Details
Two escaped slaves are recaptured in Cleveland and transported by train to Cincinnati; one fights his captor and escapes at Carlisle Station, while the other is taken to Cincinnati.