During the complex debates of the day, Mister Stanisław Małachowski, Speaker of the House, addressed the need for persistent work to ensure a brighter future for The Union. The task of properly funding the treasury prompted the creation of a specialized committee, whose initial proposals are already taking the form of law. The Speaker urged the delegations from the Polish-Ukrainian and Lithuanian-Belarussian states to select representatives for this committee, highlighting the importance of employing subtle methods when administering taxes, and to trust the committee's expertise rather than engage in the matter directly, as it would be too time-consuming.

The Chief Under Secretary of State reported that the committee has foreign intelligence to share, causing members of the House to briefly recess. Upon reconvening, a proposal from Representative Michał Bernowicz from Nowogródek sparked discussion on how best to equalize taxation in areas lacking recent transaction records, suggesting a baseline of transactions from the past six years to establish proper valuations.

Senator Michał Walewski from Sieradz called for a method to incorporate church lands into taxation, while Representative Ignacy Zakrzewski from Poznań proposed that not only sales but also pawn and lease transactions should be considered in the process.

Senator Piotr Sumiński from Kuyavia reminded the House of his previously submitted proposal regarding a possible method for fair taxation and suggested it should be read at the current session.

As the debate continued, delegates from various regions contended over specific details of the tax equalization methods. Representative Tomasz Wawrzecki from Brasław emphasized adhering to already established transaction-based tax regulations, voicing concern that adopting multiple methods could lead to prejudice and unfair burdens on citizens.

Speaker Małachowski, sensing friction among the members, called for unity and proposed a resolution to whether five or ten transactions should set the standard for tax correction. After much heated discussion, a compromise was reached, requiring a minimum number of transactions for fair tax assessment, with concessions to be made for regions where recent transactions were insufficient.

The session concluded with an acknowledgment that, despite different opinions, representatives sought to devise a taxation system fair to all parts of The Union. The day's proceedings revealed a balance between ensuring adequate funds for the state and protecting the interests of varying provinces within The Union. With many details still to be finalized, the Congress remains engaged in a delicate task. Session adjourned until Friday, February 26, 1790.

Topics: Sejm Marshal; equational deputation; tax transactions; tax coequation; foreign intelligence; taxation of ecclesiastical properties; tax proportion; number of transactions as tax basis; additions to the tax project; provincial sessions;