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]

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