Today, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski opened the session with remarks celebrating the recent passage of Constitutional Laws benefitting cities, potentially spurring wealth in The Union through the expansion of crafts. The Constitutional Committee, eager to continue this trend, has prepared a comprehensive draft addressing justice as the primary concern for society. Speaker Małachowski presented the committee's work to Congress for deliberation, expressing confidence in its potential approval. He then asked for Secretary Jan Łuszczewski to read the entire urban proposal, comprised of three Articles.

After the reading, Representatives from various regions raised points to amend the proposal, incorporating neglected cities like Winnica upon request by Representative Fryderyk Moszyński, and discussing issues such as fines and imprisonment. Arguments were made both for strict penalties to deter crime and for ensuring rapid justice through appropriate penal gradations. Senator Ludwik Zieliński stressed the importance of always allowing the Polish-Ukrainian nobility to appeal in disputes with city residents.

Adam Czarnołęski pointed out an issue regarding city residents being exempted from certain public duties after two terms, which led to concerns about creating a state within a state. Ignacy Zakrzewski supported maintaining the current system to ensure rewards for those who serve public functions multiple times.

Discussion also turned to the reformation of the judicial system within cities, the selection of city officials, and the necessity of protecting the rights of the Polish-Ukrainian ruling religion. Finally, the session addressed the need for city residents to have representation in various governmental commissions and the allowance for their advancement within the military and other state functions.

Debates arose regarding religious preferences in city administrations, with some Representatives advocating for a preference for Catholic officials in city roles, while others, including Prince Kazimierz Sapieha and Benedykt Hulewicz, emphasized the importance of maintaining religious tolerance and equality as stipulated by existing laws to promote urban prosperity and prevent discrimination.

We witnessed a historical moment when the Congress, with strong assent, passed the Urban Act, laying out the freedoms and rights for cities and citizens across The Union, a significant step toward modernizing the national governance system and ensuring justice for all citizens.

Throughout the debates, the overriding sentiment supported progress and reformation in governance structures, potentially marking a new chapter for The Union and its urban development.

Topics: Constitutional Rights for Cities; Stanisław Małachowski and his parliamentary activity; Urban Reform Project; Dissident Issue and Religious Freedom; Ennoblement of Townsmen and the Role of Cities in State Structures; Codification of Municipal Law; Jurisdiction of Urban Rights; Appellate Court Matters in Krakow, Lublin, Poznan, and other cities; Establishment of Appellate Courts for Cities; Discussions on Urban Courts in Warsaw and Sejmiks in Various Voivodeships; Privileges of Citizens and Urban Commissioners; Criminal Case Procedures and Processing; Admission of Townsmen to Public and Military Positions; Assessorship of Treasury and Police Commissions; Diplomatic Status Granted to Townsmen; Equality of Urban Citizens and the Possibility to Hold Municipal Offices;