Runaway Negroes.
On the 2d inst. ranaway from the subscriber, two American
born negroes, one named EDWARD, 5 feet and one inch high,
about 22 years of age, fine face and a cut on the back of his
neck [ayant une envie sur le derrière du cou] ; the other named
JAMES, 5 feet 5 inches high, 36 years of age. It is supposed
that the latter knows how to write and has forged a passport or
papers to pass as a freeman, it is also supposed that they intend
to get to the northward either by land or by sea.
Any person apprehending, delivering to their master, or lodging
the said slaves into any jail of this Territory, will be handsomely rewarded, and all expences thay may occasion will be
paid.
Captains of vessels are requested not to receive the above named
slaves on board of their respective vessels, otherwise they
will be dealt with according to law.
Belonnie Hebert.
[Résidant à Bâton-Rouge.]
April 19.