At the start of the congressional session, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski emphasized the virtue of hard work and the importance of transitioning from one task to another. Expressing the need for the support of the noble Houses of Congress, he highlighted that continuous work invigorates both the body and mind. Underscoring the honor of serving one's country, he urged Congress to address remaining minor matters before embarking on major judicial reforms. He drew attention to a proposal regarding shared courts between Latvia and newly incorporated states within the Lithuania-Belarus region. This proposal, stemming from a man renowned for his enlightenment and zeal, was particularly stressed due to the necessity of transforming it into law.

Representative Tomasz Wawrzecki from Bracław thanked Speaker Małachowski for his kind mention and stated that he had presented this proposal six months prior to prevent various indecencies and injustices stemming from a lack of justice between the two states, requesting a decision on the matter.

Representative Jerzy Tyszkiewicz from Żmudź objected to discussing matters unrelated to the Treasury within the House of Representatives, mentioning a separate issue.

Representative Świętosławski from Volhynia argued that matters of justice supersede all, questioning the value of the Treasury or the Army if justice does not secure property rights. Citizens bemoan the inaction of the Tribunal, preoccupied with financial matters, which stalls justice. He called on the Speakers to urge the Tribunal to diligently fulfill its duties, a sentiment echoed by others, including Pan Dłuski from Pobom.

Representative Franciszek Mikorski from Kalisz mentioned that there are laws and penalties for those who disrupt the complete functioning of Tribunals. Those who were the last to do so should be reprimanded and punished.

Speaker Małachowski promised to address the issue. Meanwhile, Senator Jacek Jezierski from Łuków requested the raising of his proposal. Yet, due to Representative Wawrzecki's demands, the proposal regarding shared courts with Latvia was read. Despite criticism from Representative Tyszkiewicz, Wawrzecki defended its essence, citing instructions from his constituency to support it and asserting its need for both his county and Żmudź.

Representative Stanisław Kublicki from Latvia suggested that Latvians couldn't be compelled to elect commissioners for the court, but Wawrzecki clarified that the Latvian diplomats were already agreeable to its terms. He was willing to withdraw the proposal if delegates from Lithuania-Belarus found it harmful or uncorrectable.

Several delegates, including Pan Tadeusz Kościałkowski from Wilkomierz and Prince Sapieha, supported the proposal, emphasizing the dire necessity for justice due to incidents such as the illegal detention of a Lithuanian nobleman by a Latvian.

Representative Michał Zaleski from Troki noted that laws were as useful as they were enforceable and that unilateral commission selections from our side wouldn't suffice without Latvian agreement. Wawrzecki countered, suggesting delegation autonomy in judgment.

Senator Adam Felkerzamb from Witebsk stressed that Latvia's autonomy should not be violated as it possessed its own laws safeguarded by the Union.

Controversy arose regarding the proposal to sell Church estates within Lithuania-Belarus to support the Treasury. Some delegates, like Pan Tomasz Wawrzecki and Julian Niemcewicz from Latvia, suggested precaution and proper assessment before such a sale. Meanwhile, others urged immediacy due to the Treasury's needs.

Representative Benedykt Hulewicz from Volhynia lamented the impact of irregularities within the military, despite generous national contributions. He highlighted the scrutiny of Kazimierz Rzewuski, field writer, into the misdeeds of General Kazimierz Raczyński's Regiment and called for immediate correction of such malpractices.

The session was wrapped by Speaker Małachowski and adjourned by President Stanisław August Poniatowski until the next day, with expectations set for deliberations on necessary reforms and greater accountability within both military and civilian realms.

Topics: diligence of the nation and striving for institutional improvement; project of common courts with Courland; inadequacy of the Tribunals and lack of justice; allegations of irregularities in military regiments; necessity of tax system reform; sale of ecclesiastical properties for the Treasury; report on the situation in the military and the call for its reading; need for establishing a military inspection system; submission of projects for consideration;

Senate Placement for the Metropolitan of the Ruthenian Orthodox Church

Friends back home, history's in the making over here at The Union Congress! The President, alongside the Houses of Congress, just dialed up their support for the Ruthenian Orthodox Church. They're giving the Archbishop of Kiev—a bigshot clergyman for the entire Ruthenian community—a permanent seat at the grown-ups' table in the Senate. It's about showing some love for the Ruthenian's unwavering loyalty to The Union and the President.

But wait, there's more – they're also dividing up church turf inside the Union's bounds to make sure every corner gets some pastoral love, with a nod from the Pope, of course. They're even sorting out the funds, making sure the bishops stay funded while tossing extra cash at education and vets.

The bigwigs are all about beefing up seminaries, so they're nudging Latin and Ruthenian bishops to sketch out the deets for these training grounds for the faithful—how many they need and where the money's gonna come from. Sounds like a major reform on the church-state front, and it’s all happening before our very eyes!

Topics: Senate Seat for the Metropolitan of the Ruthenian Rite; Parliamentary Acts and Publication of Laws; King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Clergy of the Ruthenian Rite; Unity with the Roman Church; Division of Dioceses and Establishment of Greek Catholic Dioceses; Bishop's Revenues; Funds for the Knight's School and Invalids; Ecclesiastical Seminaries and Maintenance Funds;