Yesterday at Congress was intense, to say the least. The Speaker, Mr. Stanisław Małachowski, praised the dedication of the commission examining those accused of insurrection. He lamented that we're making the same legislative oversights as our predecessors. In the thick of these issues, the House began reviewing a bill proposed by Mr. Józef Mierzejewski from East Poland-Ukraine titled "Ensuring the Safety of State and County Records in the Tribunal."

Representative Stanisław Kublicki of Latvia spoke before the bill was read, highlighting many Lands still suffer from poor property deals that hurt our national treasury. He pressed for a resolution on those pending bills, saying overlooking them would show clear favoritism.

In response, Mr. Antoni Rożnowski of West Poland defended his proposal to amend certain financial transactions, stating he aimed to help the national treasury. He vowed to support the bill's prompt deliberation.

Mr. Józef Mierzejewski then urged for action regarding the security of County Records in the Tribunal. He emphasized that a significant pending case involving the Secretary of the Treasury for Poland-Ukraine, Duke Adam Poniatowski, could stall the probate process, potentially impacting many citizens. He suggested establishing a special committee to manage this case, or alternatively, having a lottery determine seven Deputies to handle it, ensuring due process isn't halted.

Representative Jan Suchorzewski of Kalisz reflected on yesterday’s session, focusing on the case of Duke Adam Poniatowski. He emphasized the importance of justice over leniency, stating that the nation must prioritize punishment for those who betray it, discouraging future treachery.

Senator Adam Kwilecki from Przemęt took the floor to defend his reputation against allegations of disloyalty to the nation. He stressed his lifelong devotion to the country and the King, and disavowed any traitorous actions.

Representative Wojciech Świętosławski of Volhynia (Lithuania-Belarus) lamented the distracted and scattered focus of the Congress, advocating for order and progress. He opposed the notion of establishing special committees for individual cases, arguing it violated previous agreements and could invite bias.

As various discussions unfolded, King Stanisław August Poniatowski took a moment to command attention. He noted that despite the accusations and challenges at hand, the nation needed unity and forward-thinking to move past former adversities.

The session concluded with the unanimous decision to notify the Military Commission that oversight of Duke Poniatowski should cease, thanks to the intercession by the President.

Lawmakers will reconvene next Monday after Lajkonik Day, taking a brief hiatus before resuming their deliberations on a myriad of pressing issues.

And so wraps another eventful day at the Capitol, with our elected officials wrestling with the balance between upholding laws, rectifying fiscal setbacks, and meting out justice. The fervor for reform is palpable, but the complexities of governance remain as challenging as ever. Tune in after the weekend for the next chapter in our country’s legislative saga.

Topics: Marshal of the Sejm Stanisław Małachowski and the work of deputies in examining accusations of rebellions; Project “Securing Provincial Registers and Matters at the Tribunal”; Donations and Stewardships; Case of Prince Adam Poniński, Treasury Minister of Poland-Ukraine; Denunciations and accusations of treason against the nation; Election of an envoy to the Dutch Republic - Michał Ogiński; Setting of gathering places for citizens of Vitebsk Voivodeship; Crown Assessorate and judging Weak Registers; Nominations and confirmation of assessors; Pause and suspension of Sejm sittings.;