Speaker of the House Stanisław Małachowski commenced the proceedings emphasizing that as the stakes of our actions rise, so too does the necessity for early preparation. While the Houses of Congress have contemplated taxation sources for military salaries, other issues have caused delays. Now, we can actualize our collective desire to establish means of taxation after identifying these sources. Attention to taxation is paramount, with careful consideration for citizens' sentiments—ensuring taxation is tolerable rather than vexatious aids in maintaining public support.

The day we define precise taxation measures will be memorable, for, unlike in other nations, where taxation of subjects often signifies burden, here it is embraced with joy. This public contribution is not for trivial matters but to enhance the dignity of our presidency under Mister President's guidance, allowing us to emerge from misfortune.

The proposal titled "Perpetual Taxes," read by Secretary Jan Łuszczewski, was followed by discourse. Representative Michał Strasz from Sandomierz expressed surprise that the once-unified commitment to public welfare, demonstrated at the beginning of the Congress, has waned when deciding on funding for our armed forces using royal estates. He argued for sticking to two quarters without increase for expeditions based on recently established law concerning royal estates.

Representative Jan Krasiński from Poland-Ukraine called for revisiting his earlier proposal. Later, Representative Marcin Ledóchowski from West Poland also spoke, lamenting the disheartening experience of Congress which, though rich in effort, sometimes yields no reward. Warned of the danger of excessive delay, he urged swift and decisive action, reasoning that an internal consensus on taxation is essential for national well-being.

Representative Potocki then took the floor, insisting on calibrated taxation methods that won’t oppress citizens but instead rely on just contributions proportionate to individual wealth. He further suggested that precautionary measures should be advocated by every Congressman, as taxing the nobility villages should be averted, focusing instead on indirect sources of revenue, including tavern duties in royal cities and taxes on merchants and artisans.

Regarding fiscal policies toward royal estates, Speaker Małachowski asked for a proposal whether royal stewards should pay additional taxes, receiving no consensus. Discussions continued among Representatives, including Świętosławski from Volhynia and Butrymowicz from Pinsk, each emphasizing the urgency of enacting perpetual taxes to bolster military and civil support without burdening the citizens excessively.

The debate extended to the need for equitable treatment of provinces. Representative Kazimierz Przecławski from Lithuania-Belarus argued that Lithuanian-Belarussian estates, previously taxed at two quarters, should be returned to the Public Treasury by increasing the levy to four quarters.

As the debate wound down, Speaker Małachowski addressed the need for a fair taxation system. With nods to various proposals, including from Senator Kasztelan Szydłowski, who spoke of justice as a guiding principle for the nation's power and the importance of rewarding good intentions, the session moved towards establishing laws that will solidify the nation’s finances and serve as a foundation for future generations.

Finally, the session adjourned until the next day at 10 AM by order of the Cabinet, as delivered by Deputy Secretary of the Polish-Ukrainian Chancellery, Ksiądz Garnysz.

Topics: Preparation of actions and taxation; Marshal of the Sejm; formation of the tax; equitable division of burdens; conversion of starosties into inheritances and a quarter in kind; tax projects; taxation strategies; zeal in defending private property; economic obligations; payment from the expedition; principles of justice and equality; confederation of the Sejm; issue of perpetual taxes; effectiveness of Sejm's decrees; proportionality of incomes and obligations; public treasury's revenues; payment of starosties and inheritances; citizens' plans and expectations; submission of proposals and legislative projects; importance of time for Sejm decision-making; debate about taxation of starosties; discussion about expectancies; accusations against the Sejm's activities in 1775; calls for punishment of unworthy citizens; ministerial assembly; suspension of the session.;