Dear readers, I bring you updates from the Congressional hall where American undergraduate history is being made. Speaker Stanisław Małachowski opened the session with inspirational words, emphasizing the importance of careful financial planning at both a national and local level. His speech can be found in the records on pages 665 - 665v.

Representative Onufry Morski from the Podolia region expressed his belief in fair justice for all. He suggested an amendment that ensures every citizen is charged an equal tax. This proposal, read by Secretary Jan Łuszczewski, has gained unanimous approval. The amendment stated that starting next year, a specific property tax reduction will be applied from the first rate of payment.

Representative Paweł Skorzewski from Kalisz raised concerns for the city of Krakow, urging for a designated date for tax relief to take effect. Senator Piotr Ożarowski echoed his concerns, stressing the city's significant historical value and current desperate state. He appealed for support from fellow lawmakers.

President (referred to as "King" in the original text), after consulting with Speaker Małachowski, urged the parliamentarians to alleviate Krakow's fiscal burdens and consider contributing 8,000 zlotys annually from the national treasury.

Stanisław Kublicki, a representative from Latvia, proposed the integration of certain suburban areas into the city of Krakow to aid its growth. Jan Jordan, representing Krakow, insisted on excluding these areas from financial benefits as it would only perturb the bishop's judicial authority rather than contribute to the city’s income.

As the session was winding down, Mateusz Butrymowicz from Pińsk highlighted the importance of facilitated governance to ensure the city's prosperity. It was agreed to temporarily suspend demands on Krakow for a new tax, pending further discussions on permanent measures for its economic recovery.

Finally, Kazimierz Sapieha, Marshal of the Lithuanian-Belarusian confederation, requested the suspension of legal proceedings against Captain Oskierko, who is involved in litigation with the Lithuanian-Belarusian Treasury Commission, until the examination of the Commission's activities is completed.

The session was adjourned, with plans to address Treasury proposals in the next meeting. The congress is visibly striving to balance the books and aid troubled cities, demonstrating commitment to the welfare of its territories.

Stay informed with our future issues as we continue to report on this intriguing pivot point in history.

Topics: Debate on city taxes and revenues; Status and privileges of the city of Kraków; Support for the economy and local businesses through restrictions on leather exports; Determining taxes and dues of the confederation; King's intervention in the affairs of Kraków; Functions and duties of the field writer in the context of the army; Discussions on laws and regulations pertaining to different estates in the confederation; Submission of economic projects and proposals; Debate on the equality of tax burdens across all social and professional groups;