Opening the session, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski underscored the urgency of addressing key national matters, namely Government Reform—Military Affairs—and ongoing Political Negotiations. He called upon the Houses of Congress to wrap up the debate on Military Promotions, to clear the way for these critical topics. Secretary Jan Łuszczewski proceeded to read the legislation passed over the last four sessions regarding promotions.

During this reading, Representative Jan Suchorzewski from Kalisz suggested it would be more beneficial for the nation to halt the debate on this legislation and focus on more pressing issues potentially impacting national security. Highlighting that the Military Commission had reported a deficit of three million for the upkeep of the Sixty Thousandman Army, and with neighbouring military activities escalating, Suchorzewski expressed that establishing an Observation Corps was imperative, and that the nation's defense should take precedence over promotion regulations—which wouldn't matter without an army to command.

Supporting Suchorzewski’s appeal, Representative Wojciech Suchodolski from Chełm elaborated on the importance of his colleague's concerns and the difficulty in swiftly concluding the current proposal due to ongoing opposition.

President Stanisław August Poniatowski commended the session's constructive attitude, finding solace in the patriotic intentions expressed, particularly concerning securing military and financial needs.

Moving along, they debated whether military officers could hold civil offices and discussed ranks and entitlements for different military positions. The consensus was reached on various adjustments, with representatives advocating for laws aligned with national interests and more profound military efficiency.

Amid these deliberations, concern arose regarding external threats and the necessity to secure and deploy sufficient forces and funds to safeguard the nation. The President proposed an interim solution through a commissioner's project to secure a million-dollar treasury reserve against potential failure in obtaining foreign loans.

Further talks ensued about various military promotion recommendations, with several representatives supporting specific nominations. Additionally, concerns about the validity of a split Military-Civil Commission in Łomża were raised, with various viewpoints on the best approach to take in this dispute.

To conclude, amidst the late hour, Speaker Małachowski motioned to postpone the next session, hoping to respect a traditional day off for rest. However, due to objections from several members insisting on the urgency of national matters, the session was to resume the following day.

Topics: government reform; military; foreign negotiations; promotions; finance and treasury; national defense; military structure and organization; parliamentary resolutions; military conscription; international treaties;

Exclusion of the Civil-Military Commission for the County of Mielnik

With the need for smooth operation of the upcoming civil-military commission (due to the extensive duties assigned) in its city of Mielnik, the local population, pursuant to law in electing commissioners, appealed to the Houses of Congress. Therefore, I, the President, with the consent of both Houses, accede to the request of the representatives of the County of Mielnik, allowing it to conduct separate commission proceedings in Mielnik, the capital city of said county, according to the law established for such commissions throughout Poland-Ukraine.

Topics: Exclusion of the civil-military commission; Mielnik land; town of Mielnik; legislation on commissions; Polish Crown;