1854--Sixteen Freedom Seekers Reach Canada

Item

Title
1854--Sixteen Freedom Seekers Reach Canada
Date
11 Dec 1854
Formatted date
1854-12-11
Event type
Escape
Description
“UNDERGROUND – MORE ARRIVALS – Monday morning, shortly after daylight, sixteen “chattels” – three men and five women, and eight children – passed down the avenue and over the ferry, becoming subjects of the British Crown, and renouncing their claim to protection under the “glorious stars and stripes.” Republicanism, as far as they are concerned, they pronounce a decided failure – the greatest humbug of the times. These all came from Covington, Kentucky.”
Location
Covington (Ky.)
Canada
Bibliographic citation
"Underground--More Arrivals," The Provincial Freeman, Toronto (Ont.), 16 Dec 1854