Speaker of the House, Mr. Stanisław Małachowski, opened the proceedings:

It is indeed a cherished moment for the nation when it can show its devotion and loyalty to the President. Tomorrow offers us an opportunity to express our affection for His Excellency, the President. Though we may hesitate to express it as often as the intensity of our emotions would dictate, tomorrow's celebration of His Excellency's birthday, delivered by nature in the form of a Son to our country, allows us to make such declarations. Accept, Mr. President, our most sincere wishes, which we present at the foot of your throne, along with the hopes for many more prosperous years and continued good health.

Interior Secretary for Poland-Ukraine, Mr. Michał Mniszech, spoke:

It is my privilege to convey the faithful wishes of the Senate and the Cabinet to Your Excellency, the President, today. The united Houses of Congress offer a unanimous tribute of devotion to the Nation's leader.

Then, after expressing their wishes, the Senate and the Cabinet proceeded to pay their respects by kissing the President's hand, an honor also extended to the Speaker on behalf of the House of Representatives.

Senator Casztelan from Mińsk, Mr. Szymon Zabiełło, voiced concerns about the military, urging for prompt establishment of a defense force. He emphasized that without a proper, secured budget, there would be no certainty of having a military prepared.

As voices raised concerns about wasted time and the urgency for action to save the nation, Senator Casztelan from Czersk, Mr. Tomasz Ostrowski, dissected three leading proposals before Congress: temporary taxation, domestic or foreign loans, and permanent taxation. He advocated against temporary taxation, considering it insufficient for the Nation's needs and potentially harmful to public finances.

Sir Kazimierz Rzewuski from Podolia spoke up, suggesting the immediate establishment of a fund for the military was essential, raising concerns that deliberation over permanent taxes could significantly delay such efforts.

The President insisted that whatever financial approach Congress chose, it must immediately be followed by the establishment of permanent taxes to ensure a sustainable and well-supported military.

Sir Stanisław Potocki from Lublin passionately warned of the dire consequences if Congress failed to act swiftly in establishing the military force. He implored his colleagues to prioritize national defense and cautioned against getting sidetracked by lengthy debates on government reform or taxation which could result in the Nation's downfall.

As the session neared its conclusion, it appeared clear that Congress was divided on how to proceed with funding the military—whether through immediate, temporary taxes, seeking loans, or by establishing permanent taxes. The President concluded the session by urging Congress to thoughtfully consider all proposals and reconvened the meeting for the following Monday.

Topics: Great Sejm (1788-1792); Sejm sessions; Stanisław Małachowski; Marshal of the Sejm's speech; royal ceremonies and honours; considerations of the nation's future and prosperity; Michał Mniszech; military mobilization; state defense; preacher Zabiełło; taxes; public debt; Kazimierz Rzewuski; importance of concord and unity in action; sacrificial offerings for the state; analysis of tax proposals; Kazimierz Poniatowski; debate on governance measures and proposals; Stanisław August Poniatowski; royal intervention; military funding issues; temporary and permanent taxes; the Permanent Council matter; private and public good.;