davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

The Dedicati0a of the Baptist Church at Ash
land, on Sunday last, is spoken OF as one OF
the most delightful religious gatherings ever
witnessed in the county of hanover Rich
monti sent out a delegation of some seven or
eight hundred-Ienrico WAS largely repre-
sented on the occasion. and old Hanover did
her best to excel all others in numbers. There
were not less than fifteen hundred persons
present, and yet all We're orderly and atten-
tive. The dedication sermon by Dr, burrows.
is said to have been one of his ablest efforts
The Baptist congregation, it is believed, real
lied about $1,000 towards paying for its new
Church, OF which Rev. A. f. Dickinson is the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

DISCIPLINE MUST ne MAINTAINED AT
the Portsmouth IN. H. NayyYard, the other
day, the Commandant issued orders that all
on cut feed, which was accordingly carried
into effect. But one old OK, who had been edu-
Gated on long hay, could NOT taceommodafehisn-
self 10 the new diet, and IL was reported To the
proper authority that tire animal wouldn't eat
cut feed s'Sot eatit.s exclaimed the head team
sser, iiiied with holy horror. "By thunder
he asHss ea; II. Its Commodore's oIders:''
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Break in the Canas.--A note from Mr. E. G.
Chinn, Superintendent of the Canal, informs US
that there was no breGk at lock No. IL, on Fri
day last. The packet while descending the ca
nal on Tuesday last, broke down all four Of
the gates of lock Il, which was caused by the
bowsman failing TO snab the boat. New gates
have to be built, which will be done, and nayi-
CATION resumed on Monday next Denton's
lock and lock II is one and the same, and Is
sixty-se,en miles above this city. The canal
sustained no injury by the late heavy rains,
save the washing in Of some mud from the hill
sides and which was speedily removed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

LAMENTABLE OcCCRRENCE-A Farmer shot
JyhiS Serrant Girl.--A wealthy and highly re-
spectacle farmer, named Joseph Smith, a resi-
dent of the county of Kent, Canada, was
killed on Monday last, at his residence, i'll
very distressing manner. He hada fine farm, on
which was an abundance of fruit and grapes,
which had been source of considerable trou-
bic to him on account of the depredations of
thieves. In order to put a stop to this, he de-
termined upon forcible measures, and accord
ingly loaded a gun and kept it in readiness for
the return of the thieves. On the afternoon in
question, rs he rose from the supper table TO
90 in search of his cows lac addressed his SER
want girl Julia, and directed her to take the
gun and shoot the first person who approach
ed the grapes. On his return from the fields
he entered the premises by the back way, and
went directly to the grape vines, entirely for
getting the directions so recently given to the
girl, who, as seemed from the result was pre-
pared to obey them to the letter. She was
watching with the gun in her hand and, being
unable to recognize him in the dusk of even
ing, drew up and fired, the charge of shot TAX
ing effect in the thigh, and terminating his
life il Il few minu tes.-Detroit Free Press.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

A YOUNG OLD RRIDEGRooM.-HIarried in
Davie county, n. c., on the 2lst ult, Mr. Jno
Fine, aged % years, to Miss Elizabeth Harley,
of Davidson, n. G.. aged 81 wears. This inter
esting couple walked miles to the residence of
the officiating magistrate, to get the nuptial
knot tied; and after dinner, having had a
merry time with large company who had
assembled TO witness the ceremony, returned
home, making walk of is miles for the day.
without rod or staff The bridegroom, it is
said, was the most hilarious yonth out Of some
40 or SO present at the marriage, and fairly
outdid the whole company by his jests and
stories.-H HaYYenton Y. C) he,cs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

DUEL.-The Arizona correspondent of the
st. Louis Republican says a duel between
Judge Watts and Mr.. Otcro the candidate for
Congress from New Mexico, had taken place
near MeSilla Three shots with Colts navy
revo,yers, at fifteen PAGES, Were exchanged
without effect, when the parties Were with
drawn by their seconds. / was reported that
Mr.. O'ero had been reelected to Congress by
1,i'0 majority Lieut.. Mowry has also been
returned 10 Congress, a delegate from Arizona.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

EFFECT OF THE AURORA BoREALIs-A
young lady, aged about sixteen, of considera-
BILE intelligence and prepossessing appearance
is now residing with the Sheriff Of Ottowa
county, III, preparatory to her removal to the
lunatic asylum. She became insane from
viewing the aurora boreaiis, a short time ago,
which she was induced TO believe betokened
the approaching end of the world
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

METHOD TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF FRUIT
A solution of copperas applied to apples,
&c., 1t is said by a French author will cause
them to grow much larger than usual. 1t
should be employed three or four times during
the season, commencing when the fruit first
sets, and being repeated at periods before the
fruit begins maturing. Theapplications should
be made after sunset-never in sunshiny
day. Snlphate of iron, (eopperas,) il is we'll
known. induces rapidity OF absorption. The
use OF sulphate of iron has been prescribed as
specific against the black knot in plum trees
1t must be applied after the knot has been re-
moved by eXcision.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Coming to the Reseue.-We have heard it in
timated.that the ladies of Church and Union
Hills are preparing to get up a Fair to aid the
Masonic Lodge in their neighborhood to COM
plete the new hall 25th street, already
commenced. If Fair is determined on, ,therei is
no doubt that the necessary means will be
raised and the hall speedily eompleted; for
whatever the ladies of those two hills under
take they are sure to perfect.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

HoRRID SUPERsTITIoN.-A Mrs. Prescott
Lawrence, of Winhall, VT, died few DAYS
since OF consumption, and as a number of the
family had previously died of the same ei-
sease, the family Went through the superssi-
tious farce of burning the lungs. heart, and
liver OF the deceased, to prevent any more
from dying Of the same disease
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

REMARKABLE CASE OF HoNEsTY.-The New
York Tribune says that on Friday last gem
tleman lost package, containing The amount
OF Si,N0, either in the cars or on the Jersey
City ferr-yboat. The package was marked
= For deposit in - Bank As soon as he
discovered his loss, he set about searching for
the package, but without success After much
effort, and deep anxiety, he went to the Bank
and found that the amount had been duly de-
posted by some person unknown.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Debating Society-A party of young nien,
residing in the Valley, intend permanently
organizing the Debating Society tonight
noticed by us a few weeks ago, and TO elect
their officers. Those who wish To become
members, should attend this meeting at the
Valley School basement, as only a limited
number Will be admitted
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

GAMBLERS ARREsTED.-Francis Steer and
Alexander Dubant have been held to bail 4,
Washington TO answer before the Criminal
Court for conspirlng to cheat u. L. Wallis d
Lebanon. Tenn. They took him TO gambiin,
house and got him SO drunk that in a shorss
time they won from him $1,000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

GREAT Lock GATE-There has lust been
constructed for the Saut ST. Marie Canal a
gate which is believed to be the largest in the
world. 1t is eighty-two feet wide-the width
of the canal-thirty-one feet six inches deep,
and thirty-two inches thick. The timber used
In its construction, cut into inch boards, would
measure about one hundred and twenty thou
sand feet.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Soerilestous Thisf.-On Thursday last, the
Brooke Church. in Henrico county, was broken
open, and large Number of Bibles, PRAYER
Books and Sunday School Library Books sto-
len. The rogue efIeet ted the burglary in the
open face of Gay, and also stole the carpet
from one of the aisles in order to make a bag
to carry off the books He came towards
Richmond, offering to sell the books to arious
persons along on Brooke Turnpike.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Look out for ConnteyfeitS.-1n ore weeks time
a gentleman on Franklin street had the follow
ing notes. all counterfeits, presented at his
connter either TO change Or to pay for small
purchases:
Merchants Bank of Newbern, n. C,......Sle.
Bank of Wilmington, N. .C................ So.
Bank of Cape Fear, n. c.. C............-....... s..
North Western Bank of Virginia. .S5a and SO.
Rank of Commerce IS.
Ii persons viii be particular in taking notes,
they will save themselves the trouble OF hav-
ing them returned on their hands. Counter
felt gold $ pieces. and twenty-five aud Hlty
cent counterfeit pieces. are circulating freely
about the Streets and III large quantities
Look to the money you receive, or you VIII
find Ill worthless.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27
Spiritual MoRALlrY-A letter from &C

SPIRITUAL MoRALITY.-A letter from a con-
Wet in the Wisconsin State Prison, appears
in the Banner of Light, the Boston organ of
the Spiritualists The writer says: IL was
sentenced by the United States Court, on the
18th day OF April, for a bounty land warrant
fraud upon the Government for 4 term of ten
years. Thus am l a victim to this inhuman
unjust and vindictiye policy toward the poor
suffering, perverted and Disdrected criminal
punishment for crime. My object is. that
while here suffering the penalty the law has
inflicted upon me- to publish a series of arti-
Giles upon the subject referred to, hoping that
they may do some good in agitating the public
mind upon this important but neglected
theme"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

IRON FOR THE CAPITOL DoME.-The amount t
of iron thus far used on the dome of the new
Capitol at Washington is about 2,50o,o ,o09 lbs
to complete the first section will require 500.
coo additional, making a total of 3, 3,00U,oto. The
total weight of iron for the whole dome will
be about l5,o00.od0 pounds. This great weight
will only be about fifty pounds TO the square
Inch, in the thickness of the walls
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27
ma Ague and Fever,
DEBILITY OF CHEST
AND LIMBS.
HEAR OF THE WONDERFUL
MERITS OF HAMPTON'S
TiNCTuRE.
sALuDA, MIDDLEsEx Co., vA.,i

SALtDAs auipDLEsEX Ip VA.t
August ii, 1859. I
Msssrs. Mortimer j. Mowbrnu:
Gentlemen; IL is with unaffected pleasure |
bear testimony to the great merit OF your Hamp-
ague and fever, and debility Of chest and limbs. |
tried various medicines but found rei'ef hut on
being advised By friend to try your TipcIufe,
did soi aud an now enjoying excellent health hay-
ing taken only one bottle. "Hirabikf dirtn.o
You can use this as best suits you.
Very truly and respectfully yours,
+. ADDISON BRisrow.
:. Call and get Pamphlets, and see cures ef Cough.
Rheumatism, Scfoiula, nc. AS a restorative and
invisorator, it has been highly recommended.
Hundreds willtestlfy of cures on themselves and
friends, after all other cures have failed.
FEMALES AND CBILDREN.-fhis Tincture
will be found great medicine for all their diseases
b. Cali and ct Pamphlets and see cures
Sod by PURCELL, LADD & CO., Richmond;
by DR.. COOKE, Fredericksburg BY all the Drug
gists in Petersburg; by MORTIMER NOW
keepers everywhere. 81 per bottle: six bottles.
So. jy I6-d&wts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

VIRGINIA Posi- -OFFICEs.-The Office at Vel
low Sulphur Springs, Montgomery county, is
discontinued.
4ppointnsnts.-Willia A Talley postmas-
ter at Fredericks Hal, Lonisa county, vice jon
athan Talley, declined. Michael Lynn post
master at West Union, Doddridge county vice
George Kinney, resigned. George Kenney,
postmaster at Burton, Wetzel county. Va.
vice l.. Hodge, resigned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

A LOWER" TIRED OF IIEE.-Robert S.
Peck committed suicide at New London, Conn,
by taking landanum, on the 10th inst. He pur-
chased three ounces, and, il is supposed, took
il at one draft The cause assigned was the
refusal of the step-mother ola young lady in
Groton, to whom he was paying attention, to
marry her before the return of her father. in
November 1t is said that on Thursday he
procured new clothes, and went to Groton tor
the purpose of marrying, and on being refused
the assent of the mother until there turn ofthe
father Of the girl, he returned TO New London,
and after brooding over it committed the deed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

PRESIDENT BUcHANATs LIFE.-A Wash
ingtoh correspondent of the Boston Journal
writing OF the Presidents habits, says:
lie is in perfect health. He has no marks of
being laded or care-worn. lie does not sleep
in the city. Precisely ut half-past four he NAV
be seen starting for his rural home in The
country. He has Il beautiful cottage near the
Soldiers Retreat; and one of the cottages that
surround the Retreat, and the one belonging
to the governor OF that establishment is the
summer home of The President 1t is four
miles from the city, and delightful drive
lie dimes at five o'clock. AT six he welcomes.
iii quiet way, any gentlemen or ladies who
may choose to call on him: and this ride is
becoming quite fashionable one. and any at
ternoon the President may be on the pi-
azZa Of his beautif cottage, with his friends.
enjoying the air and the scenery as Well us the
graceful society that surrounds him. Few
men have occupied The Executive chair who
have understood so well how To tighten official
care, and catch the passing comfort, as the
burdens of Office are borne-and this accounts
for MIR. Buchanans good health.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27
MYSTERIOUS DrsAppEAgAscE-

MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANcE--A man
named George Bonawell master of the schoon-
er PROMISE from Accomac county, Va, dis
appeared, in Baltimore Friday night, aud has
not since been heard from. He arrived in that
city Thursday, and had discharged the
cargo of his vessel. On Friday he was paid
over :si00 by firm in the city, and in the af-
ternoon he was seen in an intoxicated condi-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Number Yonr Vshicies.-All public vehicles
are required to be numbered, and when found
on the streets without proper initials and
number, the owner is subject TO IA fine. The
police officers are sworn to report such cases.
and the Mayor is compelled to impose the or
dinance fine.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

RATS IN THE WEsT.-Rats are becoming an
uncomfortable pest to farmers in Illinois, In
Saline county the corn crop has suffered s.
riously from their depradations In other
counties they are equally numerous. entering
the cornfields in swarms, and threa ten i,,g
them with entire destruction
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

N"fsnnces.-The crowds of negroes who are
permitted TO crowd some of the sidewalks in
'front.' OF tobacco factories, render it disagree
able and difficult for ladies and gentlemen to
pass. II proprietors do not prevent this nui-
sanee, The police ought to attend 10 il.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Eght.-George Thomas, for being drunk and
making bed in the street, was escorted into
the presence of the Mayor. yesterday morn
ing ana by MIN held to bail for better conduct
in the future.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Starting fonas.--Riehard III. Bethel, lad
about fourteen years old, and n bad one at that.
was before the Mayor. yesterday, for making a
lodging-room of n dry goods box in the street.
he having no home to go to- When called ND.
Dlek had on scarcely enough rags to hide his
person, and stated that he had sheen driven of
by his father and could do no better5 Sus-
pecting that he was not telling the truth, the
Mayor ordered his detention until his faith er
can be heard from
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Dessruetfrs Fsrs.-On Friday night last. the
barn of MIR. Richard u. Carter, In Henrico
eounty. about six miles from Richmond, was
discovered TO be on fire, and the flames spread
SO rapidly that not only the building, bat The
greater portion OF its contents were destroy
ed. Mr. G. lost 500 bushels OF Wheal, ms Wheat
fans. farming utensils. straw, lSc. The fire
originated about half-pasr o'clock, and was
probably caused accidentally, by sone one
who entered the barn, light In hand, 10 steai
wheat Mr.. Carterss loss, over and above MS
insurance, Is about $1,000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

EGd Maaaers.-Deilen Mccormack. for dis
orderly conduct, and abusing watchmen Cau-
thorn and Grafton in the discharge of their
duty, was before the Mayor yesterday. and
held TO bail for his good behavior.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

RECEIPTS OF THE NATIONAL FAIR.--The
total receipts at the National Agricultural
Fair. held in Chicago. were S33,tU0 The re-
CENTS at the National Fair held ut Richmond.
in october last, were ss.a6I56.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

TIE Steamer shuttz, Capt. Hill, arrived yes-
terday afternoon. partly freighted with tobac-
co from Charles City. She will sail to morrow
morning for Windsor Shades. All aboard by
q o'clock A. NJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

ANNKxATIoN.--The question Of the future
annexation of West Florida 10 Alabama il ex,
citing considerable interest among the citizens
of both States. During the approaching elec.
ton in Florida it will form one of the prinei.
pal matters of consideration.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Pvt ThroRgh.-William Nj. White, Peters
burg free negro, for remaining in Richmond
TO law, was carried before the Mayor
and sentenced to receive Il striped
air
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Upset.-A drunken man, in attempting to
ride across deep ravinc near +. Stearns resi-
denee, cpitated the horse and buggy into
the gully, smashing the vehicle into fragments
and slightly iniuring the horse.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Trsspassfag.-Joe, slave 10 G.. ID. Frazier,
was convicted before the Mayor Of trespassing
on the premises of p. NJ. Taylor, and sen-
fenced 10 be punished.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

FYgAting-Fanny Anderson, a free negress
entered the house of Milly Gaines, n neighbor,
on Saturday last and beat her, on which the
MAYOR had her switched.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

No PoPers.-A free negro known as james
has been put under lock and key for
roaming the streets by night without "A regis
Ter of his freedom. When court sits he will
be sold
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

"a. To the Lovers Of Good Eat1ns. ..Te
enjoy the good things Of life, without fear Of an
failing upon oneself that worst of ALI c0upln,rfs
Dyspepsia, generally produced ~ a too ifsdiscrami-
note indnieenee q eatins eyer, thing. procure .
and use il jud ciosiy and need never fear kAv-
ing Dyspepsia It's considered tho bess Tanis now
Messrs ADtE & GRAY, PURCELL, LADD 4
co. FISHER & WINSTON. in this city, hAvs
them for sale, and All other PROMINENT pfaxxists
sise where In Virginia Orders filled by addressing
r. BAKER. Riehm0nd, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Hard Tp.-Francis Bavier. a landscape gar
deher, and an inofensive worthless creature
made his appearance before the Mayor yester-
oay, Tor the third time, to answer for sleeping
IN street door. Frank declared that he was
short of the needful and out of work. and in
consequence was compelled to roost wherever
night caught him. He is said 10 be a good land
seape gardener, and if put TO work on the
pubic squares, might display his skill to great
advantage. He was ordered To the lock up. in
default of hail ~ =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

ApopIe9y-N III. Thornton, Esq, tobacconist
in this city, fell in the street yesterday after
noon, in fit of apoplexy. lie was carried 10
his home as speedily as possible, and at late
hour was in very critical condition.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27
EA Great Bargains
gfih t-AGTy At

Z ~ WftHt nIFgaIms-
FOR CASH. AT
PERKINS * cos.
No. 14i, EAGLE SQU&RK.
4-a bleached :" ated.
SnpeT. = at 10 cents
ihe 5est4 eve f.sold heFe. at l2ts cts.
l1 p's Fast Cold PRINTS, al 81 eenta
Best Engiish and American PRINTS, at II cents
30 p's VAt.kNffAS and pELAIN rs. NJ J25s cts.
RICH Par,s DElsAlNkS, Al 62tz cts, worth STA cts.
DRESS SILKS. very cheap
% VERY Rtci, 81 In ROBES. Mt SIS worth 345
KID GLOW rs. as aossd as Aexander's o. at rs eta.
Best le-4 Bieached SHEETINFs. At Is eta
PERKINS Il co.
sc Ig-ts . No I4l Eagte Seuara
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

The Alarm Of Fire, last Sunday night, was
caused by the partial burning of musGuito
har in a residence on sth street, near Cary
Damage small
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Worth RaotoiHg.-The following section of
one Of the city ordinances, now in force, may
be read with profit by that class of persons
who have been in the habit of renting houses
or rooms 10 slaves. Read and ponder
"If any free person rem or hire a house, lot
or tenement, or any part thereof to slave,
for any purpose whatever. he shah, if white
person, be fined not less than five nor more
than ten dollars. for every day that the same
shall be held or occupied by such slave; and
if he be a free negro, may be punished by
stripes, not exceeding thirty-nine for every
day such house shall be occupied or held, or
fined as a white person committing the like
offence, at the discretion of the justice trying
the offence
Masters have the right to rent rooms or
houses for their slaves aud put them in it, but
them without first obtaining the written con-
sent of the owners and the police are autho-
rized to search out and report all parties
known to be violators of the ordinance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

I.ARGE W1neIses.--Mr. Ten Brneek writes
from England to u friend in Memphis that his
winnings in England this year have topped
slio,pdu, to gain which he risked but $4,000,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Miss Jane Coombs-This young lady is per-
maps really the most meritorious actress who
mas visited this city since Charlotte Cashman's
last appearance. She is truly an artistic o.
sensitive mind, capable judgment, and physi-
que sufficient TO entitle her to the much mis-
applied term of ''star,'' and to enable her to
render the highest characters in tragedy or
comedy, with a perception of their meaning
and discretion in their rendering. Tonight
she appears in school for Scandal in which
she Is supported by the best actors Of the COM
pany.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-27

Mr.. Stmms' Condition, AT q late hour yester-
day afternoon, was considered critical, though
the symptoms were no worse than on Sunday.