Today's session opened with remarks from Speaker Stanisław Małachowski, emphasizing the importance of bolstering not only the physical infrastructure of the nation but also the spiritual and educational well-being of the people, especially in areas where churches and schools are sparse.

In light of this, a proposal from Congressional Secretary Jan Łuszczewski was read aloud, suggesting the establishment of new Catholic parishes in the cities of the Kiev and Bracław States in West Poland, complete with assigned finances and land for clergy residences, cemeteries, and parish schools. The intention is to empower local officials to carry out these plans with the necessary resources.

Following the proposal's presentation, delegate Mr. Lawendowski, representing the Zhytomyr County, passionately argued for its immediate transformation into law, citing the dedication and humanitarian efforts of Bishop Kaspar Cieciszowski of Kiev, particularly his work during severe famine when he personally provided bread to thousands. After some further discussion, the proposal was unanimously passed into law.

Next, a proposal for setting salaries for Police Commissioners at ten thousand each was brought to the floor. After deliberations, it was also unanimously agreed upon.

The session was adjourned until tomorrow morning at ten, with exciting progress made in both community welfare and public administration.

Topics: Marshal of the Sejm Stanisław Małachowski; Arrangement of royal properties; Glory to God; Parish churches; Enlightenment of the people; Project in the Kyiv and Bracław voivodeships; Establishment of Roman Catholic parishes; Salaries for parish priests; Inspection of royal lands; Residence for priests; Bishop of Kyiv Ks. Kaspar Cieciszowski; Law on police commissioners; Sejm session;

Permanent Arrangement of Royal Lands

Congress is here with an update that is pretty groundbreaking for settlers and investors alike. Just inked into law is the "Permanent Arrangement of Royal Lands," which is such a game-changer that it'll alter the landscape of property ownership for ages to come. So here’s the nitty-gritty of this new act that’s got everyone buzzing.

For starters, all the lands across Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus, historically known as royal lands, are now transformed into private citizen holdings. We're talking about a massive real estate shake-up here, people. The law stipulates clear-cut rules on preserving existing rights over these lands, so if anyone's already got claims or stakes, those are staying put.

The Congress reassures that all new freehold properties are as legit as any other form of inheritance. They're erasing any distinction when it comes to public burdens; new landowners will be ponying up taxes just like everyone else. And folks, they’ve made it crystal clear – no messing with these sales, period. If you even think about it, you'll be ousted faster than a raccoon digging through garbage on campus.

To sweeten the pie for potential buyers, the rights of patronage over all villages previously held by Mr. President are being handed over to land purchasers. But for the urban aficionados, Mr. President's keeping patronage rights in cities that were once under royal privilege.

Before any sales go through, they want to clear up any standing legal or border disputes involving these lands. The government is doling out directives to tie up all these loose ends, but there's a hitch – everything's gotta be resolved before the sale goes down.

Now, inspectors chosen at local congresses will stay on the job until all these royal lands are properly measured, mapped, and sold. They’re meticulously laying out each inspector's duties and, trust me, these aren’t your average 9-5 gigs.

And when it comes to passing the moolah for these newly acquired lands to Congress’s coffers, the new law has an airtight reimbursement system. The treasury’s gonna make sure they get their cut, but at a new reduced interest. What's more, if the country’s backed into a corner by war, Congress can draw upon this fund, but only with a green light from both houses.

The inspectors who round up this monumental task won’t be left hanging; they'll get their fair share of the takings for all the heavy lifting. And if there are royal land leaseholders with privileged rights, they’ve been handed a lifeline. These folks can choose a lifetime annuity or demand to be paid off once their plot sells – talk about having your royal cake and eating it too.

Finally, for the time being, the government is giving royal lands a tax hike to close the distance between what they should rake in and what they're hauling now.

So there you have it, folks – big changes are coming, and with all this land up for grabs, it's like the Wild West out here. Keep staying tuned to get the latest scoop on how these vast tracks of royal lands are getting a serious makeover into private properties.

Topics: royal estates; privileged lessees; perpetual inheritances; sale of crown lands; preservation of rights; property auctions; revenues of the Commonwealth; fiscal payments; emphyteutic rights; civic duties and obligations;