The Speaker of the Congress, Mr. Stanisław Małachowski, spoke today noting the growing pressure from powerful surrounding nations, stating that we must consider our position carefully as hasty decisions could bring fortune or downfall of our Union. He continued by saying that while we find ourselves perturbed by these circumstances, it is important to exercise foresight to protect and strengthen ourselves without offending others.

During the reading of the law regarding the updating of property inspections by Secretary Jan Łuszczewski, there was considerable discussion on the classification and taxation of homes that do not own land. Representatives from various regions including Chełm, Smolensk, and Volhynia brought forth their concerns and suggestions for amendments, speaking to the need for fair and efficient tax collection.

There were also concerns raised about exemptions for certain temporary settlements and colonies, with suggestions on how to address these in tax records. In a notable exchange, The Polish-Ukrainian Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Roch Kossowski, expressed the challenges of categorizing non-permanent dwellings for taxation purposes.

After much debate and careful consideration of various amendments, the Congress agreed that all properties, including those not attached to land, are to be included in the taxation scheme, representing a significant step towards clarity and modernization of our Union's financial system.

A proposal from Bishop Antoni Okęcki to categorize homes more extensively was also discussed but deferred for future consideration.

The Speaker concluded the session by stressing the importance of preparing defenses and strategies to safeguard our nation's borders and maintain internal peace in light of potentially hostile actions of neighboring powers. He indicated that dedicated gatherings would be held over the next two days outside of Congress to develop measures to counter these looming threats.

In a compelling closing comment, Speaker Małachowski reported that he personally financed an arms shipment from Berlin, displaying a profound example of patriotism that earned him a collective expression of gratitude from both the Congress and His Majesty The President.

Today's session showed that while there may be diverse opinions among Congress, there is a unified commitment to addressing both the domestic matters of revenue and the critical issues of national security. The session was adjourned until the following Monday.

Topics: Sejm session; Marshal of the Sejm Stanisław Małachowski; Hearth inspections; Piotr Sumiński; Hearth tax; Chimney fee; Secretary of the Sejm Jan Łuszczewski; Treasury Commissions; Oath of Inspectors; Border defense and internal security; Arms purchase and national security;