Congress Report: Tuesday, September 28, 1790

The session was launched by Speaker Stanisław Małachowski with an emotional appeal to overcome past inefficiencies and work towards the betterment of the nation. He pressed for accelerated progress on vital legislation related to the government structure, a matter of critical concern given the ongoing global reflections which could impact future generations.

Prince Sapieha proposed an amendment asserting that only the Union should have the right to crown monarchs, which received consent after being read out. Benedykt Hulewicz, a Representative from Volhynia, then gave an extensive impassioned complaint stressing the importance of not violating national liberties.

During the session, multiple delegates voiced their opinions on matters of succession and rights, including Prince Sapieha and Jacek Jezierski from Łuków, emphasizing the need for unity and careful decision-making. President Stanisław August Poniatowski called upon the Cabinet members to address the assembly, underlining the need for consensus among the Representatives. He urged those contemplating manifesting opposition to the proceedings to reconsider, for the sake of domestic tranquility.

The session continued with a vigorous discussion on the right course of action regarding central government powers and the exclusion of foreign monarchs from potential candidacy to the Union's throne. In a backdrop of internal disputes and pending external threats, the Congressman proposed establishing clear and effective governance systems, Treasury, and Defense – necessities just as crucial, if not more, than the matter of succession.

Debate carried on about whether to specify Electoral Saxony in an official decree of the Union as a preferred partner, a motion that stirred opinions on whether this would undermine the agency and wisdom of the Union's own people. With no resolution at hand, the session adjourned to Thursday at 10 a.m., leaving many key legislative tasks hanging in the balance.

Topics: Opening of the session by the Sejm Marshal; Warnings and consultations regarding the future of the state; Critique of the productivity of sessions and call for efficiency; Presentation of Prince Sapieha's addition about the rights of electing kings; Complaints of deputy Benedykt Hulewicz about civic freedom; Discussions on the actions of the marshals; The King's appeal to deputies to avoid division; Deputy Jacek Jezierski's demand for clarity of intentions; Proposals and projects of laws presentation; Different deputies' speeches on the throne succession and national agreement; Analysis of cardinal laws and their impact on the state system; Presentation of projects related to throne succession, state defense, and avoiding compulsory elections; Discussions on future actions of the Sejm and possible prorogation;