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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

The Union announces that both houses of
the Maryland Legislature have agreed to 90
Into the election Of an United States Senator
on the l4th instant, to supply the vacancy to
arise from the expiration of the term of Sena.
tor Pratt on the 4th of March, 1857. But for
his act of deliberately aiding the election of
Mr.. Banks to the Speakership, over Mr..
Aiken, the Hon. Henry Winter Davis would
probably have been the fortunate asIirant
de has, however, adhered to his old procli rites
on the slavery question, as they were under
stood to be by many, when a resident of Alex
andria, Va, before bis removal from thence.
The sentiments which he practically avowed
In thus indirectly aiding to elect Mr. Banks,
render the idea of electing him to the Senate
of the United States from Commonwealth
wherein such interests as those Of MARYLAND
prevail, wholly inadmissable. To do 80 will
surely be to inspirit abolitionism at the North,
and to invite its politicians to redoubled e1.
ertions against the constitutional rights of the
slaveholding States. We do not believe that
Mr.. Davis, under existing circumstances,
SoA Ootaiu tcu fOIco IOI Inc SenatOrsl1p.
The Union also argues the question of the
future political position of the southern Know
Nothings. 1t strikes US that there can be lit
tie doubt On that head. The course pursued
by the northern tnominally) National Know
Nothings, in virtually aiding to elect Mr.
Banks over Mr.. Aiken, to the Speakership,
seals the fate of the organization at the South,
20 completely, as that it is very questionable
whether they will venture to run electoral
tickets there next fall. We believe that every
one of their representatives in Congress real
iEs the necessity upon them to choose between
the Democratic party and the Republican
party in the next presidential canvass, and
are prepared not long hence to range them
selves ayowedly under the Democratic banner.
Next week they will necessarily be compelled
to commence voting, and otherwise labor
ing shoulder to shoulder with the Demo.
Gratis; after which their transmutation into
members of the Democratic party-most of
them having already repudiated the great
Northern Know Nothing shibbolsth-hatred
to their Catholic fellow citizens-will be easy
euoushs.
The Intsll,geHesr is devoted to news to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08
Ball at Annapolis.

We fnd In the Baltimore Republican the
following account of Legislative Ball given
at Annapolis on Monday evening:
"Ths Legislative Ball took place at the As.
sembly Rooms, and we recognize ed the m usicians
as being Of Volandt's famous band, of Balti-
moro. The members of the Assembly most
sctive in promoting the success of the affair
were Col. Sotheron and Berry, of the Senate,
and Asssrs Wickes, Tower, Bowie, Brook and
Partridge, Of the House. 1t was a most bril-.
nant anair, and affected Us 50 sensibly that
hao We oeen In full dress (which the non arri-
val Oh our baggage prevented) we should have
mlnglso 10 Wild the beauty and fashion, then
ana tnere, chasing away the hours with
sinddin gS ,se ,,d among the many beautiful
Mrs. TT, Of Cumberland; Mrs. w. dsnyb'
ter ofone Of our N. C's; Miss Ms. OF FL.
Eastesn Shore; Miss R-y, Mrs. D-n bar
sister Miss by, Miss Ri and Mrs. Gov
Prafs. There were many others, but our space
IL 100 limited to notice them in full Lieuts
Wood, Franklin, Smith, Phillips and others
from the Naval Academy, including Mr. R0bb,
froneriy OF Boston, were In full uniform, and
contributed greatly towards the picturesqunsss
Of the scene
Ihere was also fair sprinkling of legisla-
tors and many eminent civilians, all of whom
unitSa In going through twenty-four figures,
commencing with quadrille, and ending with
the graceful snd besutiful Redowa
Tso ksndrsd hearts beat happily-and when
Music arose with Its voluptuous swell,
son eyes looked love TO eyes that So he again
And all went merry as a marriage bell.
L am comfortably domiciled with the two
Messrs. Walton's, who have relieved the wor
thy Col. Walton-their father, Of the cares
and anxieties Of the business Of keeping tie
City Hotel, and who are maintaining the splen
did reputation possessed by him, Of eontribut-
ing TO the wants Of the Inner man.
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IL Jos PRISTINs.-Ow friends and patrons
are notified that we are now prepared to execute
every kind Of Jos PAINTING with despatch and
In the best manner, at prices as low as In any
other once in Washington. Job Printers IRE also
notified that we are prepared to do every descrip-
ton Of press work that can be executed on double
cylinder and Adams power presses. SO, also,
has the Star ofacss Book Bindsry connected with
II, equal In its capacity to tun out book binding
Of al descriptions to any other in the District Of
Columbia
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States; bat objections being made, hewas not
permitted to move resolution to that end.
The further consideration of the subject was
informally postponed to permit Mr. Nichols to
introduce a resolution directing the Clerk to
pay all the officers and servants of the House
the several sums due to them up to this time
which was agreed to.
The House then adjourned over until Mon
day next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08
NEW BOOKS.

THE DAY STAR OF AMERICAN FREE
l. DOM, by 6 l.. Davise.
Life Of Washington, by Irving.
Private Correspondence Of Henry Clay, by Cal
ton.
Diary and Correspondence Of Amos Lawrence
Lives Of the British Historians
Kate Western; or, to Will and to Do.
Ten Years among the Mail Bags.
The Three Marriages, or Life at a Watering
Place.
Lances Of Limwood, by the author Of Hearts
ease.
Casper, by the author Of w w World
At MISS THOMAS;S
Book and Fancy Store, No. S. Bridge street, near
Front, Georgetown. feb s-3t&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08

NEW AND BEAUTIFUL MUsIc.-Friend H:l-
bus is now engaged in publishing series Of
the most popular wsltzes, polkas, quadrilles,
marches, gallOpades, quicksteps, &C., extant,
designed as parlOr amusements THE Gallo
pade Quadrille" and the celebrated " Sara
tOga Polka" both capital pieces, are just
issued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08
A CARD.
EINHE UNDERSIGNED. lNTENQING 20

n ChnO.
TINE UNDERSIGNED, INTENDING TO
Il make visit to Havana on the 18th instant
for the purpose Of consummating copartnership
arrangement with J. b. BELT, Esq, formerly Of
this city, but now, and for the last nine years,
resident Of Havana, would respectfully request
all these indebted to him to make settlement pre-
viOus 10 that date.
The trade and the public generally are informed
that have on hand over BOG, eco CIGARS, prin-
cipally of my own importation, which win lie
sold very cheap for cash or good paper, as | wish
to make room for large invoice Of goods which
/ shall bring with me on Inv return.
Also, on hand large and superior assortment
OF BRANDIES, WINES, WHISTLES, GINS,
&c which will be sold at greatly reduced pri-
ces
Dealers or others DESTROYS Of importing any par
ticular brands. styles or qualityof Cigars have
their orders promptly and faithfully executed by
leaving them with me previous to the 18th inst.
EDWARD G.. DYER,
Pa. avenue, bet. 18th and 18th streets.
feb S-dtl5th
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eN OTI E.-THE BOARD OF d.
rectors Of the Union Choir Association
are requested to attend a special meeting to be
held at the residence Of T. J. Magruder, No. age
street, between 9th and 9TH streets, FRIDAY
EVENING, the 9Th instant, at TX O'Clock.
The attendance Of every member Of the Board
10 desired THOS. E, LLOYD, Sec.
feb 7-2t
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NOTICE.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FULL SUP

ply or splendid
French Calf Sewed
BOOTS Of Phila-
delphia make, and
am selling them at
the Unprecedented
low price Of 1852.
q uestion-How Is Il
done, Answer-By
doing a cash bust
ness only, meet with
no losses, but give
each customer full
value for his money.
We do not believe In
taxing the customer
that pays his cash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08

NOTICE THE FIVE TAYLOR
~ BROTHERS. Grand Concert will take
place at Odd Fellows Hall on MONDAY EVE
MING next.
tickets IS cents-can be had at the Music Stores
and at the door on the evening Of the Concert.
Miss MARY BARLEY, Of Baltimore, will as.
sist them Also, celebrated Pianist.
rebS /. H. TAYLOR, Director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08

OST YESTERDAY, IN OR ABOUT the
IL Hall of the House Of Representatives, Poll
CIV Of Life Insurance which had been sent on to
be executed. The large white envelope in which
II was enclosed is addressed to the owner. Ii is
Of no value whatever except to that person. The
finder will receive many thanks by leaving IL at
the Star office, or with the Postmaster OF the
House Of Representatives. feb TT
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9 An editsr, describing . lecture to the
fair sex, exclaims with enthusiasm. "Tbree
thousand ladies hanging On the lips on one
mani
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08

POOR BALL-NOTICE.-AH per-
~ sons who have received tickets for the
late Ball given for the benefit OF the poor by the
washington Highlanders, are respectfully notified
that the Committee Of Arrangements being de.
sirous Of closing up the returns without delay,
will esteem 1t a favor II they wi forward their
contributions to the Treasurer, Capt JNO. Balm,
Patent Office, or hand them to Messrs WHITE
and WILSON, who are appointed to collect In all
outstanding tickets, &c, &c.
JOHN Balm,
Captain Washington Highlanders.
feb S-2t$
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USEFUL ARTICLES.

DLATE WARMERS, TOILET SETS, IGN,
L and Japanned,) Brass, Copper, Japanned,
and Common COAL HODS, FEATHER DUST
Frs, very cheap OYSTER DISHES, and many
other goods; all Of which will be sold at astonish
ing low prices Call and examine, at
]. l.. SAVAGE'S,
Sign Of the Gilt Saw, Penna avenue,
feb S-lw between 9th and 10Th SITS.
INTEL d News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08

IU AGENTS FOR TIE sTAR.-The following
named persons are authorized to contract fos the
publication Of advertisements In The star:
PAaaltlpkia-V. B. PALMHR, northwest cor
nsr Of Fifth and Chestnut streets
Hsv York-S. NJ. PErTINsLk Co., Nassau
street.
B0ston-V. b. PA8sSxa, Scollsy's Building.
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SAVING OF ONE TON OF COAL IN

CALL AT SAVAGE's, AND GET ONE OF
~ his COAL SIFTERS and ASH TUBS, COM
plete In one They are warranted to save at least
thirty-three per cent, and can be used in the
house. J. l.. SAVAGE,
Sign Of the Gilt Saw, Psnna av,
feb S-1w between 10th and 18th SITS
INTEL. * Newsl
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EPERGNES, FRUIT STANDS AND PLA-


EPEHGNES, FRUIT STANDS AND PLA-
TEAUS.
WE HAVE RECEIVED THIS DAY AN
w assortment Of the above articles, and also
oper ed large invoice OF magnificent PEARL.
NECKLACES, BRACELETS, PINS and EAR
RINGS, Of the richest kird; CORALS, MO
SAIC, and CHASED GOLD JEWELRY, OF the
latest styles together with a variety OF SILVER
WARE, suitable for presents.
We respectfully solicit call.
II. SEMKEN,
Jeweler and Dealer in Watches and Silverware,
No. $50 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets. feb 7-1w
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CAUTION.- AGAIN
" compel me to notify the public that my
Youngest son, Charles hammond, Is the only per-
SON authorized to collect money or transact bust
ness on my account.
feb 81 LAMMOND, ST., TN 81.
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ONE DOLLAR REWARD -RANAWAY
~ from the subscriber on Sunday evening, Sd
inst, Black Boy, named ALF RED DELANf /,
Is years Of age, about ~ feet high Was dressed
In black Cloth Coat, Vest and Pants. All persons
are forwarned from harboring or trusting him as
the law will be enforced against all such.
feb 7-3t& A. LEE, Feed Merchant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08

IT. Advertisements should be handed IN by
u O'Clock, m, otherwise they may not appear
until tas NEXT day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-08

ENOR SALE OR TO HIRE-For a term OF
l. ye'rs, likely young NEGRO WOMAN
used to Homework. Also, q very likely NEGRO
BOY, about 10 years Of age For particulars ad-
dress note to "J w Washington, ID. C.
feb S-2t&
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NUTICE.-MY WIFE, LOUISA WOOD
~ WARD, (colored,) having left my bed and
board and her three small children without nv
consent and appreciation, hereby forewarn all
persons againsteither harboring or employing her
In any manner or form whatever. The said Louisa
Woodward being mine both by marriage and pur-
chase, am determined to enforce the law against
any and all persons who may disregard this no.
tice. JOIN H. WOODWARD
Georgetown, ID. c., February sth.
feb S-3t*
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II Bali Of the Montgomery Guards, Broska
shawl, with red middle large plaid Shawl cut
In two halves and brown Cloth Cape. Also,
two green, one brown, and one blue Veil; a brown
merino Hood, lined with red silk, and pair Of
ladies' Morocco Boots ANY enc returning the
same at LIMITS, or this Office will be liberal
ly rewarded feb Site
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WAS DROPPED ON TUESDAY NIGHT
w the 5th instant, gold Bracelet, in front Of
the door Of Secretary Davis, corner OF 18th and u
streets. Tho finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving II al this Office. feb 7-2t*
T OSf-CN MONDAY EVENING. ut the
IL Assembly Room, between 4 \ and 9th street.
a large double blanke: Shawl-one half mixed
gray, the other half red and green suitable
reward will be given IL left at the Star office.
feb 7-3tK
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VALENTINES AND ENVELOPES. Also,
Y TOYS and Fancy articles suitable for presents,
In great variety and at fair prices for saleb by
feb 7-1 HAMMOND, ST., 7th ST.
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.REMEMBER THE POOR THOSE

RSREMEMBER THE POOR THOSE
NJ gentlemen who have promised 10 aid In
relieving the poor OF the First Ward, as well as
all other residents Of the Ward who are DESTROYS
Of contributing to the relief Of suffering humanity
In this freezing weather, but who may not have
had the opportunity Of doing so presented TO them
heretofore respectfully requested to send their
contributions to the Treasurer, J. w EASILY,
No 156 street, between 10th and 21st streets.
Feb a
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TIME ROYA l. kALENDAK FOR 1856,
l. being the sBlue Book for England Ireland
Scotland and the Colonies; giving full lists Of all
public functionaries. This day received from
London FRANCK TAYLOR.
fah7
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OST, BETWEEN THE NATIONAL and
II Browns Hotels, a small leather back Pass
Book with K. Cunningham in large letters on
the back. The finder will be literally rewarded
by delivering II at Browns Hotel, or No IS Gen.
tire Market. ROBERT CUNNINGHAM
feb
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The Door Keepers new Appointments :.

The Door Keeper s new Appointments
We understand have all been made, already
Quick work :! Secumdsm, artem, pom honor.
There are more than two hundred and fifty
applicants disappointed.
The Current Operations of the Treasury
Department. yesterday, 7th of February,
there were of Treasury Warrants entered on
the books of the Department
For the redemption Of Stocks.... $50 90S Is
For the Interior Department. 3,479 Sc
For Customs. ................... 1889 Oh
On account of the Nayy......... 52,250 90
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1.-THE REV. b. MAGUIRE, PRESI-
49, dent OF Georgetown College will deliver
Charity Sermon for the benefit Of the poor, on
Sunday next at lOk O'Clock, In Trinity Church,
Georgetown. Never has there been an occasion
Of so much distress as is now exhibited in our
Town, and II Is hoped that this appeal Will In
duce the generous and charitable portion Of the
District to attend feb7 3t*
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~ST DOMINICK's CHURCH Next
~ Sunday, the 10th instant, at O'Clock p.
m, the Rev. BYRsE, Pastor Of ~; Matthew's
Church, will preach a Charity Sermon Ia 81.
Dominick,s Church corner OF and 9th streets,
Island, for the benefit Of the Poor, relief being
very much needed at this time feoS-'t
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try surrsptitiously obtained, a Judiciary Com.
mittee were induced to report a general bill
to effect the final decision Of a particular case
course, the members of the committee were
not permitted to know for what particular
purpose they were being used nor, indeed
to know who were using them. We refer to
this example by way of illustration of the fact
We endeavor to elucidate above.
The construction of the Committee on Pat.
ents seems this year to be the chief cause of
sollcitude on the part of the army of drum
mers by whom the doors of Congress are now
surrounded. Efforts will doubtless be made
to compass the renewal of sundry patents,
for the use Of which alone, the public of the
United States are now paying an aggregate
of perhaps some five millions of dollars an
nually. twill be perceived that their agyre.
gate value, if renewed, is some 1870, ZOO, 900;
all of which it is proposed thus to drag out of
the pockets of the people of the country, by
Congressional legislation.
While We do not take ground against the
nately-as to do SO would be to violate the
spirit of our patent laws and the principles of
justice-we are opposed to combinations to
compass their extension, as well as to the ex.
tension Of such of them as enter, in their ap-
piica'ion to the necessities of society, into
general use, under circumstances wherein the
pa'entees or their assigns have received fair
remuneration from the public, or have had
opportunities thus to remunerate themaelves
winch they have neglected or trifled away.
We know patent rights, for the use of ub;oh
the people Of single Congressional distric,
are taxed $4,000 per annum, and others 70,
the use Of which the people Of each Congress.
sional district are taxed an average O,
at least SIC, 900. Such state of things could
not possibly exist without affording the pateu
tees or their assigns full and fair opportunitie.
to have amply remunerated themselves fol
the time and money invested in perfectins
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DUsSIA RED LEATHER.-FOR SALE,
II 900 skins, by
HENRY A. GAME,
% Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts.
feb 6-d3w$
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-10-14
Advertisement.
MARX THE FACTS

J. Gvsxrr's establishment, No. $40 Broadway. oomsI
Of Leonard oldest and most extensive in the United
States.
Quincy wA the introduce the Art Of Photography In
OuRsEy recently ade important alterations and improve
in his establishment
DUMMY has facilities for pr9doe,ns arer woa IA
heretofore been produced In THIS coaho
sti Ia his employ the bsst Of his old srti:
recently added TO the above talented cosfs
Of American, French, and German artists
GCRNsVs colored Photographs OF all siEes neeo only 20 ."
sell 20 BE- spprec lated; they speak for Themselves
uRSsYs plain nnreouched Photosap equaled
50 .sy artists and the best judges
GrRsEY's Dssuerreotypss universally pronounced sope
nor productions -
other the profession. - . ,
uRssy received the medal for Photographic productions
It the late Paris FL poson--con.oquentl( -, ,,
stands at the heaof the world in the Photographic
Art.
GusSEy removed any branch Of his Business to any
OF the city.
OussEY has connection with other establishment In
an Of the city.
attend. personally to his patrons and friends and Res
done 20 for the last sixteen years.
II m endesvor please all who favor him with svs"
70 his Photographic Palace Of AT, Jenny
No. $40 Broadway, corner OF Leonard street
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-10-14
Grand PARADE or TIE NETWORK
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The Ncw-York Fire Department turned out in ful'
numbers Yesterday the occasion being its fourth pa
rsde for IL pecton and review and the anniversary OF
the iproducon Of Croon water into the city. In re-
card To this latter event. Mr. Valentine says In his
Manual on the 9Th of June, 1912, the CrOton water
was received through the Aqueduct into the Reser-
yoir at Eishty-sixth street with appropriate ceremo-
nes and on The 9TH Of July the water was intr oduced
into the Distributing Reservoir on Murray Hill, end
the event was hailed by the citizens with an interest
scarcely less than that Iervadng the whole American
people at the remembrance of the event the annver-
sary Of which on that day celebrated. AT an hour
when the firing of guns and the ringing of bells had
aroused but few from the slumbers, aad the rays
of the morning sun had glded the city domes, the waters
Of the Croton gusLed up into the Reservoir and wan
der,d about its bottom rs if to examine the magnif
cent structure to find sting place in the temple
toward which they had made pilgrimage; the ma
tona asg Aoated out from each corner Of the Re5er-
voir and during the day Thousands Of citizens visited
this ereat work. October 49, in the same year the
celebration of the introduction took place AID 1t was
an occasion Of uurestrained enthusiasm and joy The
Croton water met with welcome which showed that
IT. value was appreciated. The ceremonies OF tina,
day were entered into largely by the Fire department
of Ncw-Ycik and until i.Lin few years pat the
event was celebrated by them annually. This pa'ade
of the FireInen aways looked forward to with great
interest ard the magnificent display made on ;he &C.
casicn ,spIes feeling of pnde as well IA pleasure
rot only among the profession, but amonS our citz ms
generally.
The weather yesterday was fine, the atmosphere
being mild and genial 4 better day could not have
been desired. vt early hour in tie morning Sans
Of II usic T, sounded throw hou the city, remndni tie
cztp ~ the event wnio to charactcTz' the Ia'
About l0o'clo,k the various companies from abroad
wio had cone TO the city for the purpose OF paTtic
rating in the festivities Of the day. were escorted
lim their quarters to petition IN the line Soon a'e'
Il CITY ccnpa-ics with their engines elegantly deco
,sted ard ace ,mpaJied by bands Of ma ic marched
toward The e4sten .cctos Of the city and took taeu
,,.rc,tive stations in line. The visiting cpmpdhe-
Assoc ation # Exempt F.remen anl Exempt E'sne
C.ar..pv. composing tie FIST division. formed ID
Narcc Sire the night resting Market street the
courapy from toe greatest distance taxing tue cA'
,yep'. reh.. The other divisions formed IN Madison
.t1ee, Henry street and Eas; Broadway.
Eleven O'Clock was The hour fXei Tor the column -
r,,c but Il was noon b,fore tire band NJ tAe eN-
II, M, riht announced that the movement hal CON-
u.uce1. The line, tour abreast, ccuniermATcheu ~
Monroe street, through GouyeTneur. down h'''S0.'
,br,vrh Market. Up Henry, through Gou'ern9,' %
East y.adysy. fbeQcs - Grad street l''> 1'''i