Today’s session of Congress opened with Speaker Stanisław Małachowski invoking a note of celebration as we recognize the momentous occasion of selecting our President to wield the authority of office, expressing gratitude to him as a ruler committed to the nation’s welfare.

In our presence, he extolled the President for reviving education, fostering crafts, ensuring justice, and boosting trade. The President's dedication through two years of legislative proceedings was highlighted, with a particular nod to his governance reforms, viewing him not only as a ruler but as a devoted citizen.

Secretary of Interior Affairs for Poland-Ukraine, Michał Mniszech, addressed the assembly, acknowledging the collective will of the people in elevating the President. He celebrated the transition from a period marked by iron to an era of gold.

Then Prince Sapieha acknowledged the day’s significance, connecting it to a free nation’s celebration under the President’s reign and recognizing the Lithuania-Belarusian commitment to the Union’s shared endeavors.

After completing the ceremonial hand-kissing, the President thanked the assembly for their gracious expressions and reaffirmed his commitment to serve only the happiness of the nation and his fellow citizens.

The Speaker then suggested referring the case of Mr. Klityński, pending due to the ongoing governmental reform, either to the local courts in Warsaw or to other appropriate judicial bodies, emphasizing the need for thorough legal proceedings. Furthermore, he invited Secretary Jan Łuszczewski to share updates on various matters before the House.

Representative Ignacy Wybranowski argued for justice in the matter of Adam and the Archimandrite of Slutsk, highlighting the importance of accountability.

A debate surrounding the incarceration of Mr. Klityński ensued, with various Representatives, including Seweryn Potocki and Wojciech Suchodolski, expressing differing views on the legitimacy of his imprisonment and the rightful course of action.

The session proceeded with discussions on the financial accounts related to the recently concluded legal affairs, with a proposal read by Secretary Łuszczewski. Debates over the rights and dues of the servants of the late Prince Poninski and the financially implicated Adam were raised, calling attention to compensations that ought to be managed by the public treasury.

As opinions and proposals concerning acknowledgments for public service, including those suggesting rewards for honorable individuals such as Reytan, were shared, the sentiment was to honor the acts of virtue and patriotism that characterize the Union's spirit.

Ultimately, the contentious nature of the discussions led to adjournment, with the session rescheduled to reconvene on Thursday at 7 PM.

Topics: Sejm Marshal; state ceremonies; speeches; King and monarch duties; government formation; Sejm courts; petitions and projects; issues of noble rights oversight; criminal justice; decrees and public accounts; gratitude and honors for distinguished citizens;