The Union's Congress gathered again with Speaker Stanisław Małachowski kickstarting the day with a nuanced speech concerning the signs of the times and the sessions ahead. His full remarks are logged on pages 328-329v.

During the sitting, debates continued regarding the newly proposed roles and regulations for local governance across the Union. Calling for local commissioners in various Polish-Ukrainian and Lithuanian-Belarussian states, concerns were raised about where these commissioners should preside, especially for the state of Belz, with representatives pushing for their preferred locations.

In particular, discussions delved into proper methods of river management for trade flow, pointing out the need for laws mandating immediate action to remove obstacles that hinder waterways. The proposal was to prioritize the clearing of obstructions before the demolition of mills, which influenced local economies and were factors in tax assessments. While some senators warned that hasty demolitions could potentially damage the welfare of the citizens without confirming the rivers' trade viability, others urged for established protocols to facilitate such operations efficiently.

The day's session also navigated through several amendments concerning public road maintenance, illegal timber logging, and measures for education funding oversight. Subsequent approval for the comprehensive project was given unofficially after the reading and exhaustive debate over these addendums, signifying a significant step forward in the Union's administrative restructure.

Additionally, on this particular session day, the Congress celebrated the 25th anniversary of The President Stanisław August Poniatowski's coronation. In what was not only a remembrance but also an opportunity to enact new legislation, representatives engaged with various civic and social matters pertaining to both Polish-Ukrainian and Lithuanian-Belarussian entities. This included discussions on the personal freedom of citizens and the appointments of various officials.

Several speakers, including Michael Mniszech, the Secretary of Internal Affairs for Poland-Ukraine, and Prince Kazimierz Sapieha, Speaker of the Lithuanian-Belarussian Confederation, expressed praises and presented reforms aimed at enhancing the welfare of the Union. The notable initiative – the establishment of county commissioners – was poised to strengthen the connection between the government and the localities.

The President himself addressed the Congress, acknowledging the efforts of the states in steering the Union towards stability and progress. He commended the patriotic spirit that had guided the deliberations and pledged to continue this collaboration.

As the day concluded, a momentous law concerning local governance was unanimously passed. This legislative achievement was a testament to the patriotic zeal that coursed through the halls of the Union's Congress.

The Ministers approached The President Stanisław August Poniatowski for the ceremonial hand kiss - a practice signifying respect and unity. As the session adjourned, there was a palpable sense of accomplishment, with commitments to reconvene and continue addressing the ongoing advancement of the Union.

The detailed record of the sitting will soon be published for public access, documenting an essential chapter in the Union's legislative history.

Topics: Marshal of the Sejm; Voivodeship Commissions; Sejm Sessions; Civic Freedom; Time Difference; King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Voivodeship Commissioners; Example of the Lithuanian Province; Establishment of Commissions; Rights of Deputies and Senators; Delegation for Identifying Tax Sources;