The session was opened by Mr. Stanisław Małachowski, Speaker of the Polish-Ukrainian Confederation followed by Mr. Jan Łuszczewski, Congressional Secretary, who read the record of individuals elected at provincial congresses to the Constitutional Delegation. Subsequently, the oath for this Delegation was presented and was taken into deliberation.

The Congressional Secretary read a letter from the local congress of the Orsha County in which it urged its Representatives to express their gratitude to The President for his paternal and diligent efforts towards the public good, to acknowledge the Confederation Marshals for their continuous work, and to bind their own Representatives to maintain their zeal for the general welfare of the entire country in everything that might be beneficial for the homeland.

An issue was raised about some military officers among the Representatives who complained about being wronged in their promotions; as a result, there was a call to appoint a deputy to the military commission to verify this commission's activities. However, when it was requested to first confirm the complaints against the military commission to the Houses, the proposed project to appoint a deputy was taken into deliberation.

Mr. Speaker of the Polish-Ukrainian Confederation appealed to the Houses to decide on the project regarding the appointment of the military commissioner, from which significant benefits for both the treasury and the military could arise. He recommended this same project and its advantages to the Houses.

Several Legislators requested that before deciding on this project, a plan regarding the improvement of storage facilities by the pantry should be determined. But since there was no agreement on which of the two projects (which one should be taken into decision?) should proceed, both projects concerning the commissioner and the storage improvements were read and taken into deliberations.

The session was adjourned until the next day at 11 a.m.

Topics: Marshal of the Confederation of Poland-Ukraine; Constitutional Deputation; Orsha district Sejmik; expressions of gratitude to the Nation and Deputies; military promotions and officers' grievances; military commissioner project; improvement of warehouses; granary; parliamentary deliberations; adjournment of the session;

Urban Settlements in Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus Required to Pay the "Offering" Tax According to Law

Hey folks, back with the latest scoop from the Congress. So, it seems our reps have just passed a shiny new act that's gonna hit the urban areas. Whether they're royal, church-owned, or inherited, towns and cities across Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus are going to fork out a tax called the "Offering." This isn't a free-will contribution, though; it's all by the book and varies by region.

The House of Representatives was abuzz as the Speaker laid down the law this Thursday, March 4, 1790, making it clear that no settlement is getting a free pass. The tax is kind of like the different state taxes back home, tailored to fit each region's needs. Seems fair, right? But hey, this could mean a bit more crunch for those municipal budgets. Keep an eye on this space for any fallout from the 'burghs.

Topics: cities; towns; chimney tax payment; Offering; local taxes; tax law; Crown of the Kingdom of Poland; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; provinces;