Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Five Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY on Saturday evening from the subscriber, a young NEGRO WENCH, named CHARLOTTE or LATTY, about 22 years of age, yellow complexion, rather short and round shouldered, speaks remarkably fast when confused; she is a northward negro and was purchased some few months ago at Sheriff’s Sale, as it is expected she will leave the state. All persons and particularly masters of vessels are hereby cautioned not to carry her off as the law will be enforced against all so offending.