Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

RANAWAY Since February last, a Negro Girl named MERRIAN, but will probably change her name, about 16 years old, short, and squat for her age, black complexion, thick lips and flat nose, very artful, and may attempt to pass as free, having a free mother living in Boundary-street. This Girl behaved very well until a Negro Fellow known by the name of ISAAC BEEKMAN, of- fered to purchase her, which was refused; from these circums- tances it is suspected she has been inveigled from her owners and is concealed. All persons are hereby cautioned against har- boring or concealing the said Negro Merrian, as in this case the law will be strictly enforced.