Speaker of the House Mr. Stanisław Małachowski expressed his heartfelt concern for The President's wellbeing. He acknowledged The President's consent to discuss succession issues and endorsed measures to ensure public peace posthumously. The discussion then shifted back to fundamental laws, resuming the previously interrupted topic.

Mr. Wojciech Świętosławski, Representative from Volhynia, addressed the Defense Committee's delay in rolling out new residential tax rates. He insisted that local authorities can't be blamed for strictly following laws, as demonstrated by Krzemieniec County's Civil-Military Commission. Due to official Senate duties, Mr. Jan Przyłuski, Senator and Castellan of Brzeziny, couldn't handle the inspection duties, leading to a request for appointing a new Commissioner, which was unanimously agreed upon.

Mr. Piotr Pawlikowski, Representative from Minsk, pointed out hasty decisions on critical laws could have permanent repercussions. He emphasized the importance of thorough debate before passing such laws and requested the House's review of the issue, which hasn't yet been decided.

Speaker Małachowski clarified that due to health issues, he hadn't yet prepared the Universal (proclamation) assigned to the Speakers. However, he believes The President would instruct the National Ordinance Office to issue a proclamation calling Citizens to local congresses.

Mr. Ignacy Zakrzewski, Representative from Poznań, reported significant emigration at the start of drafting and requested public reassurances that returnees won't be punished. The Defense Committee offered partial amnesty, but further protections for those unwilling to serve were proposed.

Mr. Franciszek Mikorski, Representative from Kalisz, supported the initiative.

Senator Józef Ankwicz from New Sącz informed that the Military Commission had granted amnesty to deserters willing to return to their regiments, but those willing to return home, not to military service, were covered by a new law regarding militiamen.

Senator Mikorski argued that such law doesn't reassure those who fear returning and called for explicit proclamations on the issue.

Prince Kazimierz Sapieha, Speaker for Lithuania-Belarus, suggested an amnesty for those forcibly taken from their land but not for those enlisted as militiamen.

Mr. Onufry Morski, Representative from Podolia, urged for encouraging Ukrainians, who relocated for freedom and tax exemptions, to return, especially after Hotin was ceded to the Turks.

Senator Szymon Zabiełło from Minsk warned that amnesty should apply only to past deserters to prevent future desertions.

Mr. Zakrzewski proposed a timeline, ensuring amnesty only for those who deserted before the introduction of the militia system. Civil-Military Commissions were tasked with spreading the news through parishes.

Upon Speaker Małachowski's inquiry, the House agreed unanimously to the proposal.

Bishop Józef Rybiński, Senator from Kuyavia, as a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, requested a private session to make an important announcement to the States. The Congress then discussed foreign affairs behind closed doors and scheduled the next public session for the upcoming Thursday.

Topics: Sejm Marshal; throne succession; cardinal laws; Smoke Tariff; Civil-Military Commission; formation of the Universal; population emigration; pardon for deserters; Military Commission; return of emigrants;