The Centinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), Wednesday, May 11, 1808
An unfortunate circumstance occurred on Tuesday morning, between two and 3 o’clock at Elizabeth Town, (N.J.) a man named Andrew Ross had been committed to prison a few days ago, and immediately declared his determination to set fire to it on the first opportunity. This threat he contrived to put into execution, and the whole buildings including the court house was consumed. He himself was a victim to his passion, as he was also destroyed by the flames. After expressing his determination of the above nature, it appears remarkable that the keeper should leave any means within his reach to accomplish his dreadful purpose. -- N.Y. Oracle.
[Submitted by Nancy Piper]


The Philadelphia Inquirer, Nov. 23, 1899
Elizabeth (Union County)
Mrs. Emily E. WILLIAMSON, chairman of the executive committee of the State Board of Children's Guardians and Mrs. Catherine E. ABBEY of Mount Holly (Burlington County) will appear for the Board in Burlington to-day at the investigation into the management of the County Almshouse.
[Submitted by C. Horton]

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