During the September 1st session, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski opened with a statement urging swift parliamentary action due to increasing external threats and emphasized the country's need to be well-prepared.

John Łuszczewski, secretary, grilled Representatives about the proper funding and allowances for cavalry companions, drawing attention to concerns about inadequate pay for these soldiers, especially given their profound responsibilities.

Representative Jan Zieliński from Zakroczymia argued for refunding the cavalry companions for their expenses, especially for horse fodder, while Michał Czacki from Chernihiv noted how feed prices impacted cavalry expenses. Wojciech Suchodolski from Chełm moved to delegate these detailed funding questions to the Military Commission.

As debates continued, Stanisław Małachowski reiterated it's best that the Congress focus on the larger picture rather than being entangled in minutiae. John Łuszczewski subsequently continued reading further national defense budget items.

Representative Stanisław Kublicki from Latvia called for the preservation of the Polish-Ukrainian Crown Guard, telling tales of their stoic origins and service, but voiced concern about recent proposals to expand the numbers, which might breach standing agreements.

Member of the Lithuanian-Belarusian Senate, Kazimierz Sapieha, expressed reluctance to see an increase in the Guard for fear it could undermine the historical trust between the Crown and the military. He suggests looking to Sweden's historic misadventures as a cautionary tale, implying a nation's security depends on the prudence, not just the strength, of its leaders.

Representative Stanisław Potocki from Lublin argued that the nation's guard should not grow beyond agreed numbers, emphasizing the sacredness of pacts between monarchs and their realms. He proposed keeping the national guard forces as initially mandated, without the increase favored by some.

As the session unfolded, tempers flared over the Guard's future size and role, revealing a clear divide between those pushing for expansion and those advocating for restraint in the spirit of historical conventions.

President Małachowski called for a wise decision from King Stanisław August Poniatowski, who then announced he would offer two proposals: One maintaining the current status of the Guard and the other allowing them to be expanded in line with other regiments, but with a caveat for the Lithuanian-Belarusian guards to be located back within their home province under the local military commission's control while in Poland.

The Secretary Łuszczewski read both proposals, leading to a lively discussion. However, many rallied behind the King's second proposal, which respects the continuity of tradition and the agreements in place.

Ultimately, the session concluded with concord on the second proposal, ensuring the preservation of the Guard at current levels while leaving the door open for rational adjustments in the future.

The session adjourned until September 3rd, leaving anticipation for the actions the Parliament might take to fortify the Commonwealth's defensive might in a time where peace could no longer be taken for granted.

Topics: Speeches and statements by important political figures; Review and discussions on military establishment; Issues of cavalry funding and forage; Considerations on the future of the Crown Guard and the state's military structure; Debates on managing the guards and their role in the state; Dilemmas related to upholding the Convent Pacts and the future of the armed forces; Proposals and projects concerning the staffing and functioning of the Guard; Final decision to maintain the Guard without increasing their numbers;