The day began with opening statements by Speaker Mr. Stanisław Małachowski focused on urban matters. After a proposal by Latvian Senator Reverend Józef Kossakowski was read by Secretary Mr. Jan Łuszczewski, Representative Mr. Marcin Leżeński argued passionately for restoring the representation of cities, criticizing the omission in the new Constitution Proposal. "Let's not deceive ourselves with the empty call for equality that would equate us all, for we will always differ in degrees," he stressed, advocating for fairness and unity.

Mr. Joachim Chreptowicz, Under Secretary of State for Lithuania-Belarus remarked on the importance of cities in national prosperity. He highlighted the past privileges granted to cities and proposed a balance between old freedoms and new laws, which could lead to urban revival.

Representative Celestyn Sokolnicki from West Poland critiqued the current project's inadequacy, suggesting it needed a revamp to truly address urban issues.

Representative Aleksander Batowski from Latvia gave a poignant speech, noting that if cities had been united with the noble class, national leaders couldn't have been taken captive by Moscow and pleaded for the President's consideration for all citizens.

In opposition, Senator Piotr Ożarowski from Wojnicz County argued against granting cities more political representation, citing various privileges and feared undermining the nobility's prerogatives.

Representative Józef Suffczyński from Lublin rejected equalization but agreed on measures to protect cities’ interests against merchants and Jews.

Representative Jan Zboiński from Dobrzyń called for the restoration of urban privileges as important historical rights.

President Stanisław August Poniatowski voiced his support for urban upliftment, stressing national strength through the inclusion and happiness of all citizens.

Representative Adam Czartoryski from Lublin argued that the neglect of cities led to their downfall and supported the proposals to restore city rights.

The session concluded with the decision to refer a proposal to a joint committee for further consideration in subsequent sessions. The goal was to marry ideas from different delegates, demonstrating a move toward more inclusive governance that considered the wellbeing of cities.

In a bold statement from Mr. Antoni Złotnicki, a representative from Podolia, he assured the public that Poland is ready to defend its integrity and rights, setting a tone of national pride and determination.

The commitment to discussing and refining the Constitution Proposal was clear as the Congress strove for a comprehensive reform that would include the cities' representation and address their past neglect. The President's role was crucial in guiding the discussion towards a resolution that encompassed all parts of the Union, from Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus to the cities, signaling a shift towards a more unified national identity.

Topics: representation of cities; freedom and security of burghers; trade and crafts; privileges of the gentry; constitutional projects; inheritance of property by citizens; urban legislation; nobility and ennoblement; jurisdiction of cities;