nt is greater than the prince destitute
of this benign blessing, and that a competency, rather than a
superfluity, could convey real happiness to man. He thought, that to the
improper pursuit after happiness could be attributed much of the misery
of mankind; daily he saw dread examples of this serious truth, that
many, in grasping at the shadow, had lost the substance. A near relative
had now been bountiful to leave him a fortune. That, however, he was
thankful for, as it increased his fund for charitable purposes. His
intention was to get possession of this and return to the city of
New-York, to make it his permanent residence.

[_Lives of Signers_: Walton of Georgia:

But he was attentive to merit; and towards young men of talents and
genius he was respectful.... He possessed a native vein of satire,
which he at times indulged with much effect. It is said of him,
however, that he had this dangerous weapon under such thorough
discipline, that he rarely indulged it in a way which gave offence
to any.
...
Mr. Walton never accumulated wealth, as he seemed not to have sought
for it, as necessary for his happiness.

[_NY Weekly_: Happiness:

Content constitutes continual happiness; for with that sweet
companion, the peasant is greater than a prince destitute of the
benign blessing....

How few, even in any state, do we find happy? Alas! the number is by
far too few. To the improper pursuit after happiness, can we only
attribute the misery of mankind; daily, nay even hourly, do we see
dread examples of this serious truth. But where is the eye that has
not beheld, the mind that has not felt, or the heart that has not
pitied, some object who has, in grasping at the shadow of happiness,
lost the substance....]

CHAPTER XXII.

Behold the beauteous scene, to fill the mind with wonder and
delight;--the varied land and water prospect;-- from whence the
arm of Commerce sends her store, to nations far remote;-- adjacent
to a city, that's wealthy, large, and flourishing.

The genial warmth of the air had now animated anew the magnificence of
nature's works, and the verdant scenery of spring decked the landscape
with all its resplendent colouring and variety. As the season advanced,
all classes of people had recourse to their favourite walk on the
Battery, either for pleasure, or as an alleviation from the toils and
cares of business. This healthy promenade drew