In his opening remarks, Speaker of the Congress, Mister Stanisław Małachowski, emphasized the importance of discussions on religious matters, including the authority of Father Ferdynand Saluzzo, the Papal Nuncio, and the nation's reputation for upholding religious rights. The session, entering its third day, has yet to resolve this issue, which should clear the way for eagerly anticipated governmental reform proposals. He then called on Mister Jan Łuszczewski, Secretary, to read the already passed laws and continue presenting the project.

Before the Secretary's reading began, Mister Jan Łuszczewski, Representative Onufry Morski from Podole reminded the assembly that Mister Walerian Strojnowski from Volhynia, appointed to the Collection Deputation, had yet to take his oath as prescribed by law. He requested that the Speaker ensures the procedural formalities are met.

The motion faced some opposition over the precise role and oath-taking procedure of Mister Michał Czacki from Nowogródek within the deputation. Ultimately, Speaker Małachowski deferred this matter to the end of the session.

Amid these formalities, Mister Stanisław Kublicki from Latgale proposed an addition, which was read by the Secretary, suggesting the Siewierz Duchy's incomes be allocated toward various religious institutions and clergy, with a tiered taxation system for local clergy and nobility.

This proposal divided opinions, with some congress members, including Mister Antoni Rożnowski from Gniezno and Mister Wojciech Suchodolski from Chełm, expressing concerns about its implications for property rights and the total income of the Kraków bishopric should the plan exceed 100,000 specified for the bishop's table.

The discussion turned toward whether the Siewierz Duchy's revenues should indeed be dedicated to covering the costs of religious institutions, with Mister Wojciech Suchodolski from Chełm stating his stance against any legislation that could infringe upon pre-existing laws that capped the Kraków bishop's income.

In a continuing debate over the appropriateness of designating the Duchy's funds for this purpose, there were calls for clarity regarding separate funds earmarked for charity purposes and whether they had been accounted for in the confiscation of properties belonging to the Kraków bishopric.

As tempers flared over these religious institution support funds, Mister Mateusz Butrymowicz from Pińsk pushed for a final resolution on the status of the Siewierz Duchy to accelerate the appointment of a new Kraków bishop.

The session continued with intense discussion over the proposal made by Mister Stanisław Kublicki from Latgale regarding the inclusion of the Siewierz Duchy's assets under the Kraków bishop's control, and the rights and tax obligations of the Duchy's nobility.

The session was adjourned without a definitive resolution on the Siewierz Duchy funds and with questions of ecclesiastical funds for charity still open. Discussion and decisions on these matters are set to continue in the next session.

Topics: Sejm session; Sejm Marshal; Government Project; Religion; Apostolic Nuncio; Oath Fulfillment; Collection Deputation; Fund Project; Duchy of Siewierz; Nobility Privileges; Funds for Religious and Educational Purposes; Treasury Commissions; Legislative Proposals; Bishop of Krakow;