The debate opened with Speaker of the Congress Mr. Stanisław Małachowski discussing the draft of a decree.

The content of the Speaker's speech can be found on page 631.

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Mr. Jan Łuszczewski, the Secretary, read that draft.

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Mr. Aleksander Zieliński, Representative from Nur, spoke.

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Mr. Jacek Jezierski, a Senator and Castellan of Łuków, also spoke.

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Mr. Michał Czacki, a Representative from Chernihiv, gave his speech.

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Mr. Michał Bernowicz, a Representative from Nowogródek, presented his views.

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Mr. Roch Lasocki, a Representative from Sochaczew, requested the reading of the decree by Speaker Małachowski

Mr. Jan Suchorzewski, a Representative from Kalisz, stated:

The proposal given in the draft decree by Speaker Małachowski convinces us that the export of grain to Moscow will bring little benefit or harm to the Commonwealth, setting a short time frame could limit extensive export; however, I see considerable benefits for Moscow and harm for us from this permitted action. Here is Moscow, unable to assert its interests in the current Congress, trying to confuse the House, deceive us into believing it gains nothing from us, but in reality, it benefits significantly. They want to use our resolution to vilify us before the Ottoman Porte and the King of Prussia as inconsistent in our actions, unable to maintain steadfast allies or support. The Russian intrigue has not at all diminished; it has always been perceived in Poland that we do not keep faith with anyone. If we defend our property, we should all the more defend our reputation and honor. Losing our reputation in Europe is more damaging than losing a province or part of the country, for strength can recover territory, but once honor and fame are lost, they are tough to regain. I cannot agree at all to allow the export to Russian camps, as it would result in great harm to our nation.

The session continued with a debate over the decree concerning the prohibition of grain export, illustrated by passionate addresses that underscored the importance of national interests and sovereignty. Delegates like Senator Jezierski and Prince Kazimierz Sapieha, the Marshal of the Lithuanian-Belarusian Confederation, voiced their concern about security threats and the economic repercussions of grain exports to Russia. In light of their discussions, deliberations over the proposed laws remained a focal point.

The session was adjourned in the standard manner for Thursday.

Speaker Małachowski's previously mentioned speech is on page 614.

Topics: Universal Project; Content of the Marshal of the Sejm's Speech; Export of Grain and Agricultural Products; Trade Restrictions with Moscow; Risks Associated with Grain Export; Polish Neutrality towards the Russo-Turkish War; Russian Influence on the Sejm and Parliamentary Decisions; Issues of Contracts and International Obligations; Protection Against Epidemics and Human Loss at the Border; Quarantine and Precautionary Measures; Promises of Commissioners and Russian Officials; Decisions Concerning Sejm Work;