Good evening esteemed readers! Today’s Union Congress was once again a stage for animated debates as our esteemed legislators continued to reshape the future of the Union’s military and governance.

Speaker Stanisław Małachowski ushered in the day’s session with an analogy about a sailor waiting for wind to carry his ship forward, comparing this to the progress being made in Congress.

In notable addresses today, Under Secretary of State for Polish-Ukrainian affairs, the Rev. Maciej Garnysz, presented a note concerning reparations for damages caused by the Russian Army’s presence in the Union. The legislation was unanimously approved following its reading by Secretary Jan Łuszczewski.

Representatives such as Mateusz Butrymowicz from the Pinsk State (County Congress) discussed remaining points of contention, including the allocation of brigades and staff, while others like Jan Krasnodębski from the Podlasie State stressed the need to ensure military promotions were not merely transactions but reflected true service and merit.

The floor also hosted heated discussions over the rotmistrz (cavalry commander) rank. Jan Krasnodębski proposed abolishing the sale of this rank, advocating for measures ensuring rotmistrz would wear traditional Polish attire and prohibiting those who sold their ranks from flaunting military uniforms or seeking titles.

Representatives and senators, including Aleksander Zieliński from the state (county congress) of Nur, and Józef Mierzejewski from Podolia, weighed in on various issues, from military insubordination to the distribution of military posts.

The Congress turned its attention to the issue of "Luzaks", or light cavalry, discussing their relevance and the allocation of funds for their support. The debates highlighted the different conditions across regions, like Poland-Ukraine versus West Poland, regarding military expenses.

Secretary of Defence Franciszek Branicki offered insight on the necessities of maintaining an effective military structure, advocating for the importance of having properly compensated and regarded officers.

As the session grew late, the President urged the Cabinet, through Vice-Secretary of State for Lithuania-Belarus Joachim Chreptowicz, to adjourn until the next day.

Among the discussion points of the day, Congress emphasized maintaining military efficiency, respect for ranks, and the proper compensation of officers.

Tomorrow promises to bring further considerations on these pivotal issues as the legislators are set to reconvene for another day of shaping the Union’s future. Stay tuned for continued coverage of this historical moment in the Union Congress!

For more information on some of today's participants in the parliamentary debate, feel free to check out their profiles at our sponsored Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Great Parliament: [Stanisław Małachowski](https://www.sejm-wielki.pl/b/3.598.213), [Maciej Garnysz](https://www.sejm-wielki.pl/b/5.954.55), and many others.

Topics: Great Sejm; Marshal of the Sejm Stanisław Małachowski; Address by the Marshal of the Sejm; Note on relations with Russia; Priest Maciej Garnysz; Speeches by deputies; Military establishment project; Military ranks; Management of military units banners; Grodno law; Stanisław Małachowski; Military Commission; Delegation for Constitution; Secretary Jan Łuszczewski; Salaries for civil servants and military personnel; Deductions for officers; Commission for damages caused by the Russian army; September payment; Military funding;