Today, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski emphasized the importance of merging similar legislative proposals to avoid redundancy. An instance of this occurred yesterday, when proposals regarding property assessments from both the Treasury Committee and Representative Antoni Suchodolski of Smolensk were combined into a single draft by Secretary Jan Łuszczewski.

Prior to discussing the new proposal, Representative Aleksander Zieliński from Nur introduced a motion to recognize the bravery displayed by the National Cavalry at the Battle of Hulaypole. This event, applauded throughout Europe, highlighted the valor of Polish-Ukrainian and Lithuanian-Belarusian arms. Notably, Commander Hoszewski's leadership merited special acknowledgment, and Representative Kazimierz Rzewuski from Podolia generously donated half a year's wages to reward the valiant cavalry. Zieliński also criticized certain officers for their harsh impositions on the soldiers.

The President, Stanisław August Poniatowski, supported the call for a Military Commission inquiry into the mistreatment raising concerns regarding the sustainability of the National Cavalry's current financial and operational status.

Representative Mateusz Butrymowicz of Pińsk suggested that Commander Hoszewski, having sold his horse out of financial necessity, should be provided with a subsidy from the Treasury to cover his equipment costs.

While reviewing the commendation for those who repelled the boundary incursion at Hulaypole, the House ordered the Military Commission to secure a prompt advancement for Commander Hoszewski.

Representative Aleksander Zieliński, addressing the lack of recognition for Commander Hoszewski, argued for a Treasury allotment of 200 red złotys to compensate for his overlooked contributions.

Secretary Jan Łuszczewski proceeded with the reading of the proposal, titled "Recommendation to the Treasury Commissions of Both Nations", aiming to correct property assessment oversights and address citizen complaints of inaccuracies in tax record entries.

As the debate continued, Representative Antoni Suchodolski of Smolensk advocated for his project on property inspection, highlighting its potential to clarify tax records and accelerate the resolution of individual grievances.

Representative Albin Skórkowski of Sandomierz argued against a new property inspection, contending that it questioned the integrity of citizens, while others saw it as necessary for a more equitable tax system.

The session concluded with a vote, favoring Suchodolski's project by a significant majority, thus endorsing a further detailed examination of property records.

The session was adjourned to reconvene tomorrow at 10 am.

Topics: Marshal of the Sejm; Treasury Commission; verification of Hearths (Dymów); National Cavalry; rewards for soldiers; Military Commission; promotions and military equipment; abcugs; general revision of Hearths; taxes and recruits; recommendations for Civil and Military Order Commissions; lustration of Hearths;

Commissioning Civil-Military Commissions

In an update from Congress on April 15, 1790, The President and the assembled Houses of Congress expressed distress over reports that taxes designated for the urgent needs of The Union, specifically due February 27th for noble courts to pay on behalf of their subjects, have been improperly imposed in some areas. This breach of promise has led to the oppression of peasants, driving them to flee the lands of The Union.

Civil-military commissions are instructed to enforce the tax law and investigate any acts against the expressed will of Congress, particularly regarding the imposition of public taxes on peasants. These commissions are tasked with issuing warnings and, where disobedience is encountered, using all necessary measures to ensure the law is observed and to report to The President and the Congress through the present Speakers on any non-compliant entities.

Cities, towns, rent-paying and free tenant villages, as well as artisans, are to pay for themselves in accordance with the set rules. In Poland-Ukraine, treasury agents and in Lithuania-Belarus, state commissions and chancelleries shall ensure taxes are collected, whether from individual courts or community groups.

Topics: Civil-military commission directive; public tax enforcement; peasants' exodus; government protection; enactment of laws; payment of the levy; treasury obligations; treasury executors in the Crown; provincial commissions in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania; admonitions and warnings;