Runaway.
--Sam, one of the convict slaves, employed in the erection of fortifications on
Marion Hill, near
Richmond, made his escape from the custody of the guards on Thursday evening, the 6th June, 1861, about sundown.
He was received at the Penitentiary on the 8th day of April, 1861, from the
county of Notteway, by the
Court of which he was condemned to sale and transportation for an assault with intent to maim, &c. Said boy was at the time of his conviction the property of
Joseph A. Bass, of said county of
Nottoway; is 24 years of age, Dark color and about five feet high.
The usual reward will be given for his apprehension and delivery at the Penitentiary.
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John C. Pryde.