On December 17th, with the President arriving at the Senate Chamber, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski initiated the session, with words emphasizing the importance of perseverance through challenging work. Two sessions were spent discussing the appointment of Deputies for foreign expeditions.

The profiles of ardent citizens volunteering for public service was noted, with a suggested compliment to the President for their dedication. After several readings and amendments of the military commission project, notably by Representative Walerian Strojnowski of Volhynia and Under Secretary of Treasury Antoni Dziekoński of Lithuania-Belarus, the body agreed to certain reforms with respect to the commission's powers.

Prince Eustachy Sanguszko of Lublin spoke about the necessity of having permanent military clerks for accurate records, while Senator Jacek Jezierski of Łuków cautioned against granting excessive power and lifelong stationing without oversight. Ultimately, the congestion due to substantial grammar and amendments caused the Speaker, with the President's approval, to suspend the session until the next day.

In essence, friends, today's Congress was ablaze with the quintessential fire of 18th-century Polish politics. Every character in this drama, from Speaker Stanisław Małachowski to the notable Prince Eustachy Sanguszko, delivered speeches that would make Shakespeare raise his quill in appreciation. They discussed how to reform the military for their fledgling republic, where issues of fairness, dedication, and checks on power took center stage. Though it sounds like some complex legal tangle, it's really about making sure the folks who run the army do it for the good of Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus, not just for their own honor or family’s fortune. Plus, they want to make sure that the President (back then, referred to as "Mister President", His Excellency, or The President) gets his just due for overseeing this patriotic assembly.

Topics: Sejm session and the opening speech by Stanisław Małachowski, Marshal of the Sejm; Military Commission - composition and activity; Salaries of Military Commissioners; Deputation for foreign expeditions; Arrival of King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Expression of respect and loyal attitudes toward the throne; Designing military ranks and advancement system; Discussions on royal prerogatives in the context of the Military Commission; Education of cadets and pages; Abolition of positions and discussions on military establishment; Warnings about dangers associated with the influence of military writers; Election of Military Commissioners; Establishment of taxes; Adoption of the militia; Inspections by voivodeships; Proposals for amendments to the project of the Military Commission; Voting and protesting by individual delegates; Ensuring the rank and promotion of military officers; Offering of His Royal Majesty in terms of national defense; Need to strengthen military power and seize an opportunity to improve the fate of the Republic.;

Military Commission Part 8

Heads up, folks! The Union's Congress just passed a new act, essentially a to-do list for the Military Commission, stating it’ll be operating in designated state congress cities. The commissioners, freshly picked by Congress, gotta pull a half-year shift—every year—ASAP after being chosen. They're tasked with setting up a rotation schedule among themselves, which will be inked into the official commission records. And guess what, for this first term? All the commissioners have to be present. Duty calls!

Topics: Military Commission; Sejm; Sejm cities; Commissioners; Commissioners' tenure; Commission protocol;

Voluntary Contribution to the Urgent Needs of the Fatherland

Hey everyone back home! Big news from the Union's Congress between Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus. The representatives just passed an Act named “Voluntary Contribution to the Urgent Needs of the Fatherland,” and it’s all about funding our beloved country in times of need. Here’s the scoop:

First up, this Act is based on pure patriotic spirit. It's inspiring the citizens of both nations to chip in and help the homeland out. The Act states that the citizens' sense of duty and love for their country is expected to shine, and everyone, regardless of social status, is encouraged to donate.

To make contributions easier, they set up collection points for different social classes. If you're part of the nobility, you head over to the local court offices. Regular folks can make their donations at the churches, and for the craftsmen, it's the guilds. The Act promises that even the busiest cities in the Union have places set up by the treasury commissions for this purpose.

Don’t worry about red tape either – they’ve got it covered. You give your donation, you get a receipt, no extra charges, no fuss. And every month, these contributions will be logged and sent over to the treasury commissions by the collectors. The idea is to keep everything transparent and above board.

When the donation period is over, and the current ‘confederation’ winds down, the Act specifies that it will make sure to record everyone’s generosity. It will be listed under state, county, major cities and the like, as a permanent "Thank You" in the law records for the kids in the future.

Finally, to kick things off and spread the word, they're planning to send out announcements everywhere. We’re talking city-level, town-level, everywhere. The officials will get everyone pumped up about donating by ceremoniously addressing the public. On Sundays and market days, they’ll be making the call to action loud and clear over trumpets or drums – talk about dramatic!

So, there you have it, folks. The Union's Congress is calling on all its citizens to lend a hand financially to their country. It’s all about coming together, doing your bit, and becoming part of history. Be the change you want to see, right?

Topics: voluntary contributions for the needs of the homeland; citizens of both nations; patriotism; treasury commissions; provincial chancelleries; parish clergy; Jews; craftsmen; customs officers; confederation;