The session was initiated by Speaker Stanisław Małachowski, who reminded the Congress that it was time to receive reports from the Delegation for the Examination of the Cabinet Departments. Afterward, Lithuanian-Belarusian Representative Senator Onufry Morski was requested to continue the examination of the Polish-Ukrainian Treasury Commission's actions from two weeks prior.

Latvian Representative Antoni Trębicki argued for the Union to dispense justice fairly and to hear from all sides, referencing a note from the Kurland Nobility Delegates demanding a public audience to present their grievances.

Other Congress members called to adhere to procedure and avoid distractions, but Representative Józef Weyssenhoff emphasized that the Union should demonstrate to Moscow that Latvia is not under its oversight and that their concerns should be heard. Consequently, the decision was made to read the note from the Kurland Nobility and determine a date for their public audience.

During the discussions about financial expenditures, Representative Ignacy Dembiński raised concerns about the cost of a palace bought for the Russian Ambassador by the Treasury Commission and whether the funds should be returned.

Additionally, Senator Onufry Morski clarified a previous reporting error regarding tax revenue and then reported on the Union's expenditure and remaining funds over the past two years.

Debates emerged regarding whether individuals who authorized excessive spending on the ambassador's palace should reimburse the Treasury. Bishop Adam Naruszewicz defended the officials, saying they complied with law and were not personally culpable.

In a striking moment, President Stanisław August Poniatowski offered to pay one million zlotys over ten years to cover the cost. However, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski expressed that while the gesture was appreciated, acceptation was not unanimous.

The session concluded with discussions about converting the controversy-riddled palace into a public library as suggested by Lithuanian representative Księże Kasper Cieciszowski and other possible resolutions to the issues raised.

The extended and emotionally charged session was adjourned and set to resume the following day at 10 a.m.

Topics: Marshal of the Sejm and opening of the session; Report on the examination of the Crown Treasury Commission; Issue of public audience for delegates from the Courland nobility; Issue of payment arrears; Purchase of a palace for the Moscow Ambassador; Treasury Commission and the Permanent Council; Expenditures and debts of the Republic; Sale of the palace and public library; Offering from King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Absolution of the Treasury Commission and Permanent Council; Conclusion of the session;

Recommendations for the Financial and Military Commissions of Both Nations

In today's congressional update, the Financial and Military Commissions of both Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus are getting down to brass tacks. The President and the confederated Houses of Congress have been informed that the cavalry troops, stationed at various locations, can't make ends meet with their current wages due to the high cost of procurement—think basic living expenses, but for horses and soldiers. So here's the game plan: the financial committees are now tasked to team up with the military commission. They need to dodge any upcoming price hikes, and get those quarterly payments sorted by the end of September, per the military commission's IOUs. Those financial gurus in the commissions are expected to present a full account to houses of Congress, keeping the cash flow transparent. No more overpaying for horse feed, folks!

Topics: Recommendations to the Treasury Commissions; Military Commission of both nations; Maintenance of cavalry; Forage and costliness; Quarterly payments; Assignments of the military commission; Settlements before the states;