With President's attendance. Speaker Stanley Małachowski initiated the session with an eloquent speech emphasizing the importance of mutual respect within society and the nation's institutions. This respect was evident as the President demonstrated regard for landowners by allowing a delay in discussing the allocation of contributions from their estates intended to enhance public revenue.

Landowners who are part of the legislative body visited the Speaker's home yesterday, offering to sacrifice their own interests for the good of The Union, presenting a tightly written law draft which had been entrusted to him. This act of citizenship, predating any discussions, intended to remove obstacles and aid in the swift and perfect application of the plan, was seen as an example of the community's fervent support for the common good.

Continuing the session, the House moved on to discuss the tax on stamped paper, with Secretary Jan Łuszczewski resuming the reading of related materials.

During the debates, Representative John Suchorzewski voiced his opinions on taxation, stating that it should not be burdensome for any class—landowners, church officials, or starostas. He proposed a proportional tax system, and although agreeing with a colleague from West Poland on the matter of proportioning contributions, he presented his own system in which major Polish-Ukrainian estates would pay more. The point made by Representative Adam Czartoryski was to focus on finishing the started project rather than introducing new matters.

After various contributions from officials like Piotr Ożarowski, advocating thoughtful stewardship of the nation and considering the promise of national defense funds, debate arose on the taxation issue, laying the groundwork for equality in contribution based on property income.

The proposed measure involving orders such as Order of the White Eagle and St. Stanley was met with approval and will require individuals to pay 100 and 50 goldens for the stamp respectively—a significant contribution to The Union's treasury. There was a motion to exclude allocating funds from these orders towards a hospital, ensuring that all funds went to the treasury.

Secretary Stanisław Małachowski prompted the assembly to refrain from mixing various matters into one project and proceed with the task at hand. The Congress agreed to the proposed tax value for stamped paper and orders, highlighting desires for pledges made to the hospital to be fulfilled, and continued discussions on details of related legislation.

The Speaker then adjourned the session until the next day.

Today's congressional proceedings reflect a dichotomy of noble intentions against detailed lawmaking, underscoring the intricate process of legislating fair taxation systems amid pressing national defense demands. What remains consistent is the pursuit of reciprocal respect and unity for the country's flourishing. For details on key figures involved in 18th-century politics, visit our sponsor's genealogical encyclopedia website at www.Sejm-Wielki.pl.

Topics: LVII session; Stanisław Małachowski; Human Society; public support funds; Starosties; Public Revenues; Stamped Paper Taxes; Jan Suchorzewski; taxes; Percentage Tax; Hearth Tax; Adam Czartoryski; Piotr Ożarowski; Extraordinary Proceedings; Public Officials; Orders Fees; Marcin Ledóchowski; monopolies; Ignacy Zakrzewski; Infant Jesus Hospital; Secretaries; Office Clerks; Stamps; Stanisław Kublicki; Antoni Suchodolski; Bishops; Foreign Orders; Serafin Sokołowski; Michał Walewski; Franciszek Kwilecki; Deputy; Stanisław Potocki; Józef Kossakowski; Fryderyk Moszyński;