At a session of Congress held on May 18, 1789, Ignacy Zakrzewski, a representative from Brest Kujawski presented a poignant speech addressing the nation's military obligations. The matter at hand was the heavy penalties looming over Cavalry Captains for failing to recruit their squadrons timely. Zakrzewski argued in defense of the Captains, bringing to light the practical challenges they faced, such as obtaining necessary funding and recruiting from free citizens. Despite not receiving accommodations for the Captains, Zakrzewski stood firmly by the law. However, he also suggested a proposition—if leniency was to be extended to Front Guard Regiment Chiefs for recruitment, it should only be fair for the same clemency to be granted to the Cavalry Captains.

Later, the Speaker of the House, Stanisław Małachowski, reported the keynote address until page 180.

On a separate issue, Jacek Małachowski, the Secretary of State for Poland-Ukraine, indicated the need to consult The President, Stanisław August Poniatowski, on significant foreign affairs developments. Additionally, Michał Mniszech, Minister of Internal Affairs for Poland-Ukraine, called for a private meeting with the arbitrators to discuss undisclosed matters.

Debates ensued concerning transportation permits requested by Russian diplomats, which some members, including Stanisław Kublicki from Latvia and Kazimierz Rzewuski from Podolia, strongly opposed without a formal permit from Congress.

The session then tackled the sensitive issue of granting transport permissions – igniting a heated debate. As the Russian request for troop passages through the Union's territory stirred considerable contention, the representatives stood divided on allowing such movements, citing national security concerns and the need for stronger alliances with friendly powers such as Berlin and London.

Concluding the day, the Speaker announced the postponement of the court decision for those accused of rebellion until the following day. The intricate political fabric of the Union demanded prudence and foresight, particularly in the face of internal unrest and external diplomatic pressures.

The final speech of the day highlighted the significant responsibility the ministers and representatives had towards upholding the law and protecting the nation's welfare while navigating through complex military, legal, and international landscapes.

Topics: Sejm proceedings of cavalry captains (rotmistrz) and regiment chiefs; Defense of the rights of rotmistrz; Issue of extending the deadline for regiment completion; Submissions and projects of deputies; Examination of the accused of rebellion; Proposals to change military attire; Deliberations on establishing courts; Critique of the projects for the examination and trial of rebels; Work on laws related to public revenues; Report of the Deputation for Foreign Affairs; Importance of fulfilling parliamentary duties;