Today's session of the Union Congress (Sejm) was initiated as Speaker Stanislaw Malachowski addressed his colleagues and introduced the day's key issues. He referenced the calls for improving procedural processes within the Congress that had been voiced during the previous meeting. A draft known as the "project of the order of deliberation," still under consideration, was scheduled to be reviewed after being postponed to allow members to familiarize themselves with it further.

Under Secretary of State for Internal Affairs of Lithuania-Belarus Ignacy Potocki took the floor to announce that Prince Karol Radziwill, a senator from Vilnius, had joined the confederation's union and duly thanked The President for maintaining his senatorial post, vowing to faithfully fulfill his duties.

Debates ensued, touching upon various political and legislative matters. Among others, Representative Kajetan Proskura from Kyiv brought up concerns over the six-groszy tax burden being unlawfully imposed on peasants. He submitted a proposal titled "Securing Public Treasury Revenues" to correct this injustice.

Representative Mateusz Butrymowicz from Pinsky State proposed the establishment of a special border court to serve the citizens of Volhynia, highlighting the challenges faced in obtaining justice in the region.

When it was time to address the hefty "Legis Curiae" project, comprised of 43 articles, there was a suggestion by Representative Jozef Mierzejewski from the Podolia County to postpone the discussion until the arrival of new Representatives, suggesting that only then should decisions be made regarding the objections brought forward by the legislation.

The President Stanislaw August Poniatowski chimed in, emphasizing the need for such a project to ensure momentum in governmental works that had been lacking due to procedural inefficiencies. He urged that the introduction section of the draft be approved to guide new members upon their arrival in Congress.

In response to the President's address, Representative Mierzejewski agreed to the reading but not the adoption of the draft's introduction, expressing concerns over premature nomination for the Constitution occurring immediately "after the Rugs" without lawful provision.

Various members expressed opinions on the matter and the ways forward, advocating for swift and efficient parliamentary proceedings, mindful of the importance of such reforms for the functioning of the government.

Eventually, it was voiced that after "cleaning the rugs," Congress needed to commence with the procedural deliberations as one of the first orders of business. Senator Kazimierz Rzewuski from Podolia County argued for deference to the new Representatives concerning this matter.

The session stirred ample discussion on various topics, with frequent links to the esteemed genealogical database of the Great Sejm provided, underscoring the active involvement and contributions of the individuals mentioned. Debate adjourned with several matters deferred and others gradually progressing. The sentiment in Congress today was one reflecting a resolve to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their deliberations, with consideration for new approaches and ongoing reforms.

Topics: Sejm regulations and procedures; Marshal of the Sejm; Legislative proposals; Accession to the confederation; Judicial proceedings; Duties of subjects; Taxes; Protection of clerical rights and freedoms; Arrival of new deputies; Speeches by King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Reform projects; Sejm session;

Commissioning Act.

In the latest scoop from Congress, our lawmakers have just tackled fiscal oversight. After some back and forth, they've directed the Polish-Ukrainian Treasury Commission to hands-off the funds from 1775 that were guaranteed for life to one Adam Poniński, an ex-hotshot whose bank account has seen better days. They've decided these funds should bypass state coffers and go directly to the people he owes – creditors, heirs, and the working-class Joe's like servants and craftsmen. Looks like this time, Congress is making sure debts get paid to the little guys first. Is it a win for the average Joe? Time will tell.

Topics: Crown Treasury Commission; bridge revenue; Adam Poniński; creditors; successors; servants; craftsmen;

Authorization of the Bogusz Endowment Fund for Schools and Student Housing in Bielsk Podlaski

In today's session, we've got some feel-good news outta the old Union. So here's the rundown: Mr. Alexander Bogusz, a land registrar from Bielsk, is throwing down some serious cash to level-up education in his hometown. He's planning to set up schools and a boarding house, designed for eight young gents from his fam or the less loaded nobility, right there in Bielsk Podlaski.

The President gave it the thumbs-up, alongside the Houses of Congress, and they're all for Bogusz creating this trust fund to bankroll the whole shebang. Once it's all set up, a group of Carmelite priests will run the place, steering these kids toward a bright future.

By the power vested in the Union's Congress, this fund's gonna be rock-solid and forever, guarding the future of the Polish-Ukrainian and Lithuanian-Belarussian youth's education. So hats off to Mr. Bogusz for making a splash in education philanthropy!

Topics: school foundation; student boarding house in Bielsk Podlaski; Alexander Bogusz; perpetual fund; youth education; nobility; maintenance of schools; Sejm approvals; Carmelites; supreme authority supervision;

Appointment of Delegates for Auditing Accounts and Debts of the Warsaw Barracks

In today's Congress session, a significant motion hit the floor under the watchful gaze of Mister President. Concerning the nagging issue of the Warsaw barracks' accounts and debts, the House of Representatives and the Senate have decided to appoint a squad of auditors to untangle this financial web. The call to sort out the cash flow and liabilities left from the past administration fell to some serious players from different parts of The Union.

From the Senate:

• Bishop Krzysztof Szembek of Płock.
• Prince Karol Radziwiłł, State Governor of Vilnius.
• Lord Jacek Jezierski, County Castellan of Łuków.

From the Representative ranks:

From East Poland-Ukraine:

• Walerian Strojnowski, Under-steward of Busk and Representative of Volhynia.
• Seweryn Potocki, Representative of Bracław.

From West Poland:

• Walenty Sobolewski, Sheriff and Representative of Warsaw.
• Franciszek Szymanowski, Crown Regent, Representative of Sochaczew.

From Lithuania-Belarus:

• Michał Bernowicz, County Judge and Representative of Nowogródek.
• Tadeusz Matuszewicz, Representative of Brest-on-the-Bug.

These appointed auditors must notify all involved parties and sift through the activities, accounts, and pending obligations. After doing so, they're expected to report any claims or complaints they dig up and bring their findings back to Congress within two months. It’s a financial clean-up operation with an eye on details, and all eyes are on this task force to see if they can straighten out the monetary mess.

Topics: Verification of accounts; Debts for Warsaw barracks; Permanent Council; Location Commission; Parliamentary deputation; Senators and delegates; Provincial division; Public fund; Great Sejm; Financial arrears;