Yesterday at the Congress of The Union (comprising Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus), Speaker Stanisław Małachowski reopened discussions emphasizing the impasse faced due to various opinions on the date for local congress selections. While some Representatives pushed for a gathering on October 16, others insisted on adhering to the law specifying February 9, and yet another group proposed a compromise on the 16th. Speaker Małachowski pledged to continue the previously postponed proposal by Representative Franciszek Mikorski from Kalisz.

Representative Kazimierz Wężyk-Rudzki offered an amendment suggesting that any confederation should be dissolved only after addressing the needs of The Union. He also commented on the complexities of scheduling across different regions.

Representative Józef Radzimiński from Gniezno reported a scheduling conflict for his region, proposing separate dates for legal proceedings and local congress meetings. His proposition met resistance from Representative Augustyn Gorzeński who argued that such conflicts had been resolved in the past without altering established practices.

Prince Czetwertyński expressed his stance against increasing the number of Representatives until equal representation for all provinces is assured. He also called for a swift decision regarding the succession of the throne and the selection of new Representatives.

Representative Mateusz Butrymowicz advocated for maintaining the confederation's continuity between congressional sessions and suggested electing additional Representatives on October 16 to ensure the current body could function until January 24 as per the law.

Representative Michał Strasz from Sandomierz, agreeing with adding more Representatives, spoke of historical appeals to foreign powers for the protection of The Union's fundamental laws, emphasizing the differences between current confederation aims and past misfortunes prompted by earlier confederations.

Representative Paweł Grabowski from Wołkowysk argued for a continuous session until all external conflicts are resolved, proposing the issuance of decrees justifying the extension and advising on the reinforcement of Representatives.

Representative Jan Zieliński from Zakroczym called for an expedited decision whether to hold local congress meetings on November 16th or not, to tackle the confederation and representation issues.

Representative Walerian Strojnowski from Wołyn insisted that the confederacy must be embedded within the Congress to maintain consistency and emphasized the Congress's right to change procedural formalities for the nation's benefit.

Representative Antoni Godlewski from Nur spoke in favor of appointing local congress meetings on November 16 to avert the envisioned risks of congressional disruptions.

Representative Wojciech Świętosławski from Wołyn objected to proposals for adding Representatives, suggesting it could lead to the reinstatement of previously rejected governance structures.

In light of a payment crisis affecting the National Cavalry, Representative Jan Suchorzewski from Kalisz highlighted the urgent need for financial oversight and care for the military, urging Congress to ensure timely payment and supplies to the cavalry.

As numerous voices clamored for a vote, Speaker Małachowski put forth a proposal for members to decide whether to hold elections for future Representatives on November 16 or to abide by the next February date. However, the discussion was abruptly paused as President Stanisław August Poniatowski convened a session for the following day, without resolution on this critical matter.

Topics: Great Sejm; Marshal of the Sejm; Stanisław Małachowski; Sejm Session; Sejmiks; Confederation; Legal Project; Gniezno Voivodeship; Zemstvo Courts; Universal (Declaration); Deputies; Alternative; National Cavalry; King Stanisław August Poniatowski;