As the Union's Congress gathers, an intense debate unfolds, indicative of a young yet dynamically developing political system. The nation is undergoing transformative reforms mirroring the American philosophy of a government 'of the people, by the people, for the people'.

The President Takes the Floor. The President - "Mister President" in current terms - opened the session, followed by Speaker **Stanisław Małachowski** highlighting the gravity of duty to the nation. Echoing the sentiments of American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, Małachowski asserts that completed work brings joy and serves the greater good.

Polish-Ukrainian Representatives Shine. In an exhilarating display of regional politics, **Mateusz Butrymowicz** of Lithuania-Belarus passionately proposed the inspection of lands and suggested that residues from the Polish-Ukrainian archbishopric could fund a new bishopric, echoing the debates surrounding American state and church revenues.

The Cabinet's Diplomatic Maneuvers. The Secretary of the Treasury for the Union, **Roch Kossowski**, revealed negotiations with Genoa for funds secured against tobacco and hearth taxes, reminiscent of American foreign debts incurred during the Revolutionary War.

Military Appointments: Meritocracy in Motion. As in the aftermath of the American War of Independence, military appointments are scrutinized for merit and service, with figures like **Józef Poniatowski** and **Stanisław Jabłonowski** commended for valor reminiscent of American heroes such as Alexander Hamilton and Nathanael Greene.

Forward with Fiscal Foresight. The session concluded with fervent financial discussions. In the spirit of Alexander Hamilton's fiscal policies, the Union's leaders diligently debated the allocation and augmentation of state funds, balancing benevolence and budgetary constraints.

**Note:** As Session 162 adjourns, history watches the Union's leaders with bated breath. Will they navigate the nation to new heights, emulating the burgeoning democracy across the Atlantic? Stay tuned for our next report from the political frontlines of the Union.

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Topics: Great Sejm and Confederation of Both Nations; activities of the Sejm Marshal; ecclesiastical properties; confiscation of properties of the Archbishop of Polotsk; Roman calendar and Latin rite; border defense; funds for the army; property inspection; military promotions; Crown Treasury Commission; mortgage on treasury revenues; negotiations with Genoa; tax exemptions; positions in the staff of the national cavalry; promotion of Tadeusz Kościuszko; elections by secret ballot;

Release of Capt. W. Ignacy Napiórkowski and Lt. Antoni Smoliński

In a serious but pleasantly surprising turn of events, Congress has decided to grant a reprieve to two military officers, Capt. W. Ignacy Napiórkowski of the Polish-Ukrainian artillery and Lt. Antoni Smoliński of the Działyński’s regiment. Their request for clemency has reached the President and both Houses of Congress, who, with their customary compassion, have chosen to release the men from the strictures of a recent martial court ruling dated September 18. This act of leniency might just set a precedent for others who find themselves in a tight spot with military justice.

Topics: Release of prisoners; Ignacy Napiórkowski; Antoni Smoliński; general sejm; royal clemency; military commission; petition of deputies; martial court; act of clemency; strictness of the law;

Award for the National Cavalry

In an effort to incentivize the bravest deeds of the National Cavalry, especially those demonstrated at Hulaipole, the Congress has decided to promote Mr. Józef Hoszowski to governor and Mr. Stanisław Nelicki to an officer's rank. Additionally, the exemplary courage shown by Mr. Józef Błoński, Marcin Krzywicki, Józef Szummański, and Teodor Fiałkowski has been rewarded with their placement as companions, and it has been decreed that their equipment costs shall be funded by The Union.

Topics: reward; national cavalry; valor; Huliaipole; governor Józef Hoszowski; companion Stanisław Nelicki; officer rank; rank-and-file; equipment funded by the Republic;

Regarding Mr. Bogumił Rudnicki and Mr. Józef Paruszewski

Today in Congress, Mr. President and the unified Houses of Congress recognized the exceptional service of Mr. Bogumił Rudnicki, a standard-bearer of the fusilier regiment, and Mr. Józef Paruszewski, a comrade of the national cavalry. They awarded them with swift promotions as a show of appreciation for their notable contributions to The Union's military efforts. The promotions are to be overseen by the military commission as commissioned by Mr. President himself, with the advice of the Speakers coordinating both Polish-Ukrainian and Lithuanian-Belarussian confederations.

Topics: Encouragement to serve the Republic; Special proofs of service; Bogumił Rudnicki; Józef Paruszewski; King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Confederated states; Military promotions; Military commission; Marshals of the confederation; National cavalry; Fusilier regiment;