Speaker Stanisław Małachowski opened the day with these words:

"In the course of human activities, unpleasant experiences teach vigilance. The distress of yesterday lingers in our hearts, making us reflect on our duty to the nation. Time cannot be reclaimed, so let's make up for lost time through more efficient deliberations. Public opinion may yet cast a harsher light on our procrastination. To protect against accusations of inactivity, we must expedite our actions. Assuredly, your diligent attendance, esteemed colleagues, will spur us on to a swifter pace. Expressing our collective desire to make amends, let me fulfill my duty.

Many requested to speak. The floor was given to Prince Stanisław Poniatowski, Secretary of the Treasury for Lithuania-Belarus, who spoke."

"If orderly proceedings are vital in public deliberations, so is adhering closely to agenda topics. Each matter is of equal importance and requires thoughtful consideration; the reform of our military forces and the implementation of taxes, in particular, should not be delayed. I have the honor of presenting proposals relating to these issues for the Houses of Congress to examine."

Other speakers, such as Representative Franciszek Kwilecki from Poznań and Prince Ignacy Massalski, Senator Bishop from Vilnius, discussed a variety of amendments and projects, each underlining the necessity of rushing neither decisions nor laws. The strong undercurrent of urgency was palpable as members advocated for careful and effective legislation, particularly concerning national defense and finances.

The day's heated discussion centered on the balance between preserving the authority of the president and the rights of the Houses of Congress to deliberate on matters crucial for the welfare of the nation. The discourse highlighted the commitment of all members to protect the foundation of their commonwealth and to avoid repeating past mistakes that left the country vulnerable to internal conflicts and foreign interventions.

The Congress adjourned with the promise to reconvene and tackle the ongoing challenges with renewed vigor and a sense of common purpose.

Topics: Great Sejm; Marshal Stanisław Małachowski; military project; sejm law; military commission crimes; Crown prerogatives; election of sejm judges; appeal to the States of the Republic; interregnum period; Military Commission; election of Marshal; willingness to serve in the military; officer patenting; military affairs handling;

Adjournment of Congress.

Heads up, readers! The Union's Congress, amidst the political roller coaster we're riding, just hit the pause button. With a boatload of crucial issues and the country's urgent needs on their plate, our legislators decided to adjourn. They’re playing it safe, considering our current dicey situation. The plan? They'll reconvene once they've squared away all the nation's business, especially making sure we have a solid national government. Only then will they dive into sorting out other pressing matters. It’s all hands on deck to secure the ship before sailing on to the next challenge.

Topics: Sejm prorogation; completion of matters; current needs of the Republic; political situation of the country; confederation; national security; national government;