The Hillsborough Recorder

Mr. Bruce of Frederick, a few evenings ago, in the Maryland legislature, made this observation

A book, sir, (the New Testament) has been made to bear upon this question, that never fails to fill me with the profoundest reverence and the deepest veneration-a book of infinitely more value than all other books that ever were written-and were the question put to me whether I would take this and exclude all others, and so vice versa, I would unhesitatingly draw it to my bosom. It is the only source of pure morality, the only light to guide the dark and wandering mind of man; and without which he would be like the mariner upon the stormy and tempestuous ocean, bereft of chart and compass. Pity it is, the world should be so much in ignorance of the rich treasures which lie embodied there; and sir, if there is any thing of respectability, any thing estimable or of worth about me, I trace it to that fountain.-It raises man above his fallen nature, it ennobles, and gives him a dignified, commanding attitude, and though surrounded by all the calamities this world could heap together, he would be great amidst the ruin and chaos-yet suffering, claim your admiration and love.-a more bountiful legacy was never left to man. I speak of it as I have found it.