Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Sallust, on Roman Elections


“After the restoration of the power of the tribunes in the consulship of Pompey and Crassus, this very important office was obtained by certain men whose youth intensified their natural aggressiveness. These tribunes began to rouse the mob by inveighing against the Senate, and then inflamed popular passion still further by handing out bribes and promises, whereby they won renown and influence for themselves. They were strenuously opposed by most of the nobility, who posed as defenders of the Senate but were really concerned to maintain their own privileged position.

Latin Club Elections!

We will be electing new officers this Friday morning.
 We are able to elect 4 new officers: 2 Consuls (presidents), 1 Praetor (secretary), 1 Tribune (treasurer)

Please email Ms. Massey by Thursday evening if you hope to run for election.

You will be invited to make a very brief speech at the beginning of the Latin Club meeting on Friday morning, then will leave the room as your peers vote for your position!