Here's the rundown of the Union's Congress's latest session. As issues about taxation took center stage, tensions flared over how funds should be handled and allocated, particularly concerning military expenses and national education. The fiery debate also unveiled differences in opinion about tax project proposals.

Speaker of the House, Stanisław Małachowski, initiated talks on tax projects. Ludwik Karśnicki, a Senate member from Wielun, raised concerns about offending religious principles in a recently published collection of laws. He requested the controversial introduction be read aloud, hinting at potential adjustments to rectify any "improprieties."

Walerian Strojnowski expressed admiration for finalizing taxation resolutions, yet introduced amendments to safeguard these tax regulations from future misuse or misdirection. He suggested citizens should be exempt from tax contributions if funds deviate from their military intentions.

Jan Łuszczewski, Senate Secretary, read aloud the proposed tax adjustments, which received contemplation among the representatives. Amid the discussions, August Kicki from Chełm backed Strojnowski's sentiments, while Antoni Michałowski from Krakow outlined three fundamental principles faced by the proposals: unity, diversity, and the role of the Congress itself.

The discourse evolved with Stanisław Małachowski revisiting tax matters. Subsequent readings addressed various tax subjects, from Latvian donations for educational purposes to calls for equitable financial requisitions from Polish-Ukrainian landowners and specific protections for estate inheritances.

Secretary Jan Łuszczewski read letters from external dignitaries, including Peter Biron of Latvia and Gregor Potiomkin, regarding potential military contributions, revealing international engagement with the Union's affairs.

Amazingly, despite raising some challenges, the Union's legislative body managed to navigate the complexities of state finance, reflecting both the needs of the defense sector and the importance of education reform.

Finally, Julian Niemcewicz eloquently defended the activities of the Education Commission, outlining how integral education is to the fabric of a free and prosperous society.

In their pursuit of people's politics, the Union's leaders showed dedication to securing a stable and enlightened future, taking account of both immediate and long-term implications of their decisions. As we report these congressional undertakings back home, one can't help but be impressed by the determination of these 18th-century lawmakers, resonant even in today's political climate.

Topics: Great Sejm; Stanisław Małachowski; tax projects; granting the floor to senators and deputies; Ludwik Karśnicki; religious issues; Educational Commission; Walerian Strojnowski; tax project; tax matters; Antoni Michałowski; offering from land estates; Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz; defense of the Educational Commission;

Appointment of Examiners for the Investigation of the Accused in Rebellions

Following a series of disturbing news regarding ongoing rebellions, Congress has named several officials to investigate the accused rebels and uncover the origins of these insurrections.

From the Senate, representing East Poland-Ukraine, we have the Reverend Bishop Feliks Turski, and from West Poland, Senator Franciszek Prażmowski. For Lithuania-Belarus, the Senator Adam Felkerzamb has been appointed.

The House of Representatives has also designated its own investigators, with East Poland-Ukraine being represented by Representatives Mikołaj Zaleski, Walerian Stroynowski, and Sebastian Dłuski. From West Poland, we have Antoni Rożnowski, Florian Małowieski, and Franciszek Szymanowski. Finally, for Lithuania-Belarus, Michał Zaleski, Paweł Grabowski, and Mateusz Butrymowicz will serve as investigators.

These nominated examiners, sworn in before The President and the combined Houses of Congress, shall proceed to interrogate those implicated in uprisings with the most meticulous attention to uncover all sources and principal circumstances of the rebellions, pledging not to be swayed by bribery, promise, friendship, dislike, or fear, but rather holding the good of the Union and country's safety in highest regard.

Once the oaths are taken, the appointed deputies, led by the Speakers of the Confederation if present, will review all reports and notifications regarding the rebellions, develop key points of inquiry, and commence examination procedures at the Republic's Palace. Should new information or issues arise during the testimonies, they are compelled to further interrogate the suspects. Additionally, if any non-aristocratic individuals with no settled estates are accused and have yet to be arrested, the deputies are tasked with ordering their arrest and transport for questioning, requesting military commissions or instructing local courts to gather testimony and carry out inquiries.

The national prosecutors have been instructed to initiate the appropriate legal process against landed gentry involved in the case. All findings, endorsed by the examiners and sealed, will be presented to the Congress of the Confederated States of the Republic where decisions on further actions will be determined. Should any of the named deputies be unavailable due to illness or pressing personal matters, leading to an incomplete panel, the Congress will be notified so that a replacement may be nominated.

Topics: Appointment of examiners; Investigation of rebellions; Oath of examiners; Procedure for examining the accused; Instructions for deputies; Secrecy of the investigation; Requirements for arresting accomplices; Proceedings with nobility; Decisions of the confederated estates; Appointment of substitute deputies;