Speaker Stanisław Małachowski, continuing the order made at the last session to resolve fiscal matters, commenced with a draft on = Increasing Revenue from Major Royal Cities, the content and reasons for which he had previously elaborated.

Representative Prince Stanisław Jabłonowski from Volhynia, in line with previous proposals from Michał Zaleski, representative from Troki, as well as the willingness of Mister Rzewuski to serve the country, presented a draft on the duties of a Polish Crown Scribe compiled from laws since 1591 and onwards. Congress Secretary Jan Łuszczewski read the document which, after brief remarks by Stanisław Kublicki, Mateusz Butrymowicz, and Rzewuski, entered into deliberation.

Representatives debated various proposals including fiscal matters. The overall concern was about equitable tax distribution across Poland-Ukraine, Lithuania-Belarus, and other regions. Issues of military rank, defense duties, and veterans' pensions were also discussed. Suggestions to increase revenues involved taxing larger royal cities and managing contributions from key cities like Warsaw, which had offered a significant sum voluntarily for the country's defense needs. Details on how cities should be taxed, whether by property size or revenue, stirred heated debate. The concern was for an equitable distribution that reflected the true wealth of properties and avoided overburdening the poorer citizens.

Conversation turned to the specific duties of various officials and proposals for a systematized approach to managing state affairs. It was agreed that a method was needed to ensure fairness in tax distribution and support for veterans. The discussion also underscored the need for transparency and proper checks in the system to prevent abuse and favoritism in military appointments.

The extensive discussions were a clear testament to the complexity of state matters and the need for a methodical approach to decision-making. As the session ended, the significance of each representative's role in shaping the policies and laws was unmistakable, highlighting the rich tapestry of the Union's political landscape.

The session concluded with various unresolved matters held over for further deliberation, illustrating the continuous ebb and flow of the legislative process within the Congress.

ADDITION

From the Session of Tuesday, October 6.

After much debate and proposals, including a passionate speech by Jan Suchorzewski from Kalisz, the session stressed the importance of maintaining decorum and respect for each representative's right to voice their concerns and contributions to the political discourse.

The session provides a window into the intricate interplay of politics, economics, and social obligations that defined the parliamentary proceedings of the time. The meticulous recording of opinions and counterarguments reveals the dedication of the parliamentarians to the principles of deliberation and consensus.

The final section includes a profound discourse on taxation principles by Michał Czacki from Chernihiv, emphasizing fairness, the burden of taxation on landowners, and the interconnectedness of societal classes when it comes to fiscal responsibilities.

Published in the Printing house of His Royal Majesty and the Commonwealth at the Piarist Schools.

Topics: Taxation and Revenue Allocation; Treasury Commission Activities; Legislative Drafting and Law Projects; Financing of Cities: Warsaw, Kraków, Lublin, Piotrków, Poznań, Wschowa, Łowicz; Finances of Lithuanian Cities: Vilnius, Grodno, Wołkowysk; Project for Duties of the Crown Field Writer; Fees from Royal, Land, and Ecclesiastical Cities; Tax Impact on Different Social Groups; Importance of Equal Tax Distribution across the Country;