Prompted by the arrival of President Stanisław August Poniatowski in the Senate chamber, Speaker of the House Stanisław Małachowski initiated the proceedings with opening remarks.

The full content of the Speaker's speech can be found on page 653.

Representative Jan Suchorzewski of Kalisz passionately addressed concerns about the plight of serfs, emphasizing their importance within our nation. He commended the unexpected but timely assistance of Tatar allies, hoping this shocking event would serve as a wake-up call. He proposed a reading of a report that had arrived earlier.

Speaker Stanisław Małachowski urged the House to focus on military appropriations and cautiously proceed according to the predetermined agenda.

Secretary Jan Łuszczewski read two reports: one from August 3rd by General of Artillery Szczęsny Potocki, detailing a Tatar incursion near the Dniester River, and the other from Prince Józef Lubomirski, reporting vicious Tartar attacks on three local villages, leaving few survivors.

Representative Jan Suchorzewski, echoing his previous sentiments, welcomed the notion that the newfound help from the Tatars could save the lives of countless serfs. He proposed strong border controls to prevent the outflow of serfs out of the nation, reflecting on the critical nature of internal security.

Representative Aleksander Zieliński of Nur suggested the Treasury Commission should investigate the loss of life and hold accountable those who have failed to protect the national borders.

Furthermore, Representative Jan Suchorzewski then stressed that Polish-Ukrainian forces should not engage Tatars under any circumstances.

After a general agreement in the room, Speaker Małachowski promised to address the said concerns with the relevant commissions.

Progress was then made on the military appropriations bill, addressing the salary of the Kamieniec Fortress commander.

Representative Stanisław Kublicki, questioning the unclear activities of Józef Witt, urged a trial to ascertain his actions and their alignment with national interest.

Speaker Małachowski responded that while valid, Kublicki's concerns should be directed to the military commission, tasked with oversight of military matters.

Representative Aleksander Zieliński then raised alarm over the state of Kamieniec Fortress, citing potential neglect and mismanagement by Józef Witt, along with allegations of corruption and shirking responsibilities. He called for Witt's immediate arrest pending investigation.

Julian Niemcewicz, representing Latvia, reminded the House that it should focus on legislative matters rather than conducting trials, which fall under the jurisdiction of appointed commissions.

Kazimierz Sapieha, speaking on the Witt case, proposed a balanced approach where the severity of the accusations should dictate the response, from commission-level inquiries up to the involvement of full congressional authority.

The session concluded with an explicit instruction to the Military Commission to take urgent action concerning the case of Józef Witt.

The day wrapped up with continued discussions on the military budget, touching upon the worrying developments at Kamieniec Fortress and whether its commander should be of a specific rank or have lifetime tenure.

The debate will resume tomorrow, as the Congress seeks to navigate through a time of vigorous national awakening and reform.

The speech of Speaker Małachowski can be found on page 641.

Remaining steadfast in the pursuit of a free and prosperous Union, this session epitomized the delicate balance of power, the intricate interplay of national security concerns, and the unwavering commitment of our representatives to safeguard the rights and welfare of every citizen in these turbulent times.

(Note: The proceedings have been condensed and translated to fit the length requirement and to provide a coherent narrative for readers. Certain historical and procedural intricacies may be simplified for clarity.)

Topics: Arrival of King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Address by Sejm Marshal Stanisław Małachowski; Issue of peasantry and Tatars; Continuation of the etat (state budget); Military reports from Tulchyn and Chechelnyk; Charges against Józef Witt, commander of Kamieniec Fortress; Debates on the arrest of Józef Witt; Controversies regarding the position of the commander of Kamieniec Fortress and his remuneration; Propositions to reaffirm the constitution of 1699 regarding Kamieniec Fortress; Civil and royal freedom;