On October 26, Speaker of Congress Mr. Stanisław Małachowski started the session with a reflection on the difficulties of beginning legislative work and how it can sometimes lead to contentious endings. He emphasized the collaborative effort required to complete the tasks at hand, particularly under current circumstances where the fate of The Union hangs in the balance.

During the session, Representative Ignacy Zakrzewski from Poznań clarified his earlier stance on excluding hides from taxed animals for domestic use, stating he did not intend to reduce treasury revenues but to maintain citizens' privileges.

Representative Antoni Madaliński from Gniezno, after thanking The President for a military promotion and colleagues for their support, also presented an amendment regarding hides, focusing on defense-related aspects and preferring a direct discussion without referring the matter back to the Treasury Committee.

Subsequently, the original draft law on the hide tax was read, along with the amendments from the representatives of Poznań and Gniezno. A robust debate ensued, covering various subjects, including preserving public trust in the treasury's ability to manage its resources effectively and fairly.

The highlight was the discussion of the stamp duty on hides for trade, garbannery, and resale to saddlers, which stirred a variety of responses. A common sentiment among many Congress members was the desire to protect the livelihood of local tanners and the national interest, avoiding detrimental effects on private enterprise while ensuring necessary income for the defense and functioning of The Union.

After deliberation, the consensus led to almost unanimous approval of a general stamp duty on hides processed for commercial purposes. This decision emphasized the collective commitment to public welfare and the financial stability of The Union.

The session concluded with remarks on the importance of swift legal execution to meet the urgent needs of The Union, especially concerning the collection of tax revenues. The necessity of balancing the pace of legislative proceedings and thoroughness in creating laws that would safeguard both the public interest and individual citizens' rights was underscored.

The Speaker adjourned the session to the following day with a promise to continue the important work that would shape the future prosperity and security of The Union.

Topics: Skin tax; Protection of treasury revenues; Civil prerogatives; Skin stamping; Tax manipulation; Treasury Commission; Enforcement of tax laws; Revenues of the Republic's treasury; Poland's relations with Sweden and Russia; Tax project of Sir Antoni Madaliński; Proposals of Prince Adam Czartoryski;