Speaker of the Congress Mr. Stanisław Małachowski opened the session by expressing his heartfelt concerns which, though they may remind us of our sorrows, also provide comfort when shared for the one they concern. He addressed The President, whose recent weakness alarmed all Representatives with a sadness that grew deeper as they considered the dire possibility of the nation's loss. To see the presidency vacated by someone who not only leads with wisdom and dignity but also turns the tide of public opinion with his love for our nations – Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus – and personally commits to addressing the country's needs is unthinkable. The President has exemplified this by generously resigning some of his personal treasures for the benefit of The Union, showing his desire to stand not apart from the people but alongside them as their foremost example of service. "May the era of your governance be remembered with respect and gratitude by future generations," Małachowski declared, expressing the current generation's honor to fall under his leadership. Prayers for the President's strengthened health were coupled with hopes for his long life, securing both the stability of leadership and the nation's prosperity.

Małachowski hinted at important European developments on the horizon, promised by alliances with potent monarchs whose power stirs both fear in foes and hope in friends. The gravity of international affairs will soon be disclosed by the President of the Foreign Affairs Delegation, a position Małachowski held in high esteem. This change of subject from the domestic project was legitimized by the entitlement of introducing foreign affairs topics when relevant, assuring that the current internal project would resume after the conclusion of this interjection.

Following the opening remarks, Cabinet members approached the presidential seat of honor. Senator Mr. Michał Walewski from the State of Sieradz, assigned to examine the military commission's activities, reported on his duties after being unavailable at the time of the appointment.

Secretary of State for Poland-Ukraine, Mr. Jacek Małachowski, then took the floor on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Delegation. He updated the House on urgent developments communicated through dispatches from The Union's ambassadors at foreign courts. Małachowski also stated that the Delegation intended to report on the conservation efforts resulting from their managed negotiations, requesting Secretary of the Interior for Poland-Ukraine, Mr. Michał Mniszech, to prepare the House for introduction of this topic.

Compliant with the legislative procedures for addressing foreign affairs, Secretary Mniszech signaled to the appointed mediators to briefly adjourn.

After the recess, focused on international issues, the session continued for several hours and was adjourned until the following day.

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