The atmosphere was tense and expectant at Tuesday's session of Congress as representatives from Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus grappled with an array of pressing fiscal matters.

The Speaker of the House, Mr. Stanisław Małachowski, set the stage, emphasizing the sustained efforts of the lawmakers, who were evidently determined to enhance the Union's prosperity and the liberties of its citizens. His speech was a testament to the diligence and patriotism that infused the hall.

Key on the agenda was a note from the Polish-Ukrainian Treasury Secretary’s Cabinet, calling for adjustments to a project intended to bolster the struggling tobacco industry. With an initial allocation of 300,000 Polish złotys proving insufficient, a plea was made to Congress for the authorization to increase funds up to a million złotys. The Lithuanian-Belarusian Under Secretary of Treasury seconded this, highlighting the disparity between the provinces, and pointed out the need for a separate fund to be decreed for the Lithuanian-Belarusian sector. The proposal met with broad consensus among the representatives.

Further talks revolved around the compensatory decrees for the deficiency in war funds and the potential to suspend a certain tax, underscoring the immense fiscal strain on the Union's coffer. A common sentiment of adherence to law and responsibility to citizens was echoed throughout the hall, with several members, including the President, volunteering personal donations to alleviate the financial tensions. A prominent suggestion from Mr. Michał Zaleski implied issuing public declarations to encourage national benevolence, evidently, stirring the patriotic resolve of the assembly.

Moreover, Mr. Wojciech Suchodolski from Chelm spoke passionately on the clear-eyed assessment of the military needs. He urged that while acknowledging the financial difficulties, Congress must focus on ensuring a strong defense for the Union. His call for prudence in financial promises highlighted the weighty decisions hanging in the balance.

As the clock ticked towards the evening, the session adjourned with a list of outstanding matters that promised an equally charged succeeding meeting. Every member seemingly shared the burden of decisions that lay heavy not only on their shoulders but on the future of their beloved Union.

Truly, the day's proceedings were a showcase of impassioned debate and staunch commitment to the public weal by the Union's representatives. The next session, slated for the coming Thursday, is eagerly anticipated, with the fate of the Union's coffers and the fulfillment of its military obligations resting precariously on the outcome.

Report submitted by your correspondent keeping an eye on the Congress, transmitting the essence of these tumultuous yet invigorating times.

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