“For centuries, we have followed the way of our ancestors. Their memory has guided our path to peace and prosperity, and we follow their example in upholding the rule of law and respectfully observing the ancient traditions of our people.

We are governed not by a King or Tyrant, but by the masses of citizens. The assemblies convene upon auspicious days and vote upon the advice provided by the august body of the Senate; the living body of our republic that is assembled from the greatest of the citizenry. From their ranks are the magistrates drawn, humbly serving the people in this ancient duty. The two annual consuls govern the lofty business of state, making war and peace with our neighbours and ensuring that they provide the model of good governance. Praetors see to our ancient laws, whilst the Quaestors manage finance and the Aediles tend to the baser needs of the public. Tribunes stand to let the people know that their demands are not forgotten, and prosecute those who do harm to the state. Our priests curry favour with the Gods, who always smile upon a grateful sacrifice in the name of divine providence and good fortune just as they smite those who forget their faith.”

- A History of the Republic, by Gaius Julius Libo.

“It is the three hundred and fortieth year of our Republic, the year of Cinna and Albinus, an especially blessed consular pair. Both of these venerable men belong to ancient clans with a history of dedicated public service; the Cornelii Cinnae occupy many of the higher positions of state, with the esteemed Lucius Cornelius Cinna Triumphator now having humbly served as Consul an unprecedented five times! It is an honour well deserved, and we are fortunate indeed that we have such a dedicated guardian of the public wellbeing, for such stability wards off the more radical elements of society from pushing their agenda through the masses. But unlike those who held such power in the past, this is no tyranny! Lucius Cornelius Cinna Triumphator is, as all good citizens know, a staunch republican, and has already confessed to me his intention to fade into obscurity as a private citizen come the end of his term after a long and distinguished career in office. And, like a true hero of days gone, he expects no frivolous title or honour in return. Yes, we have heard the whispers. It is well known that his son, Publius, a man of known dignity and honour, will announce his intent to run for Consul later in the year with the upright and well regarded advocate Q. Hortensius Hortalus. Certainly they should be considered the front runners, being men of great integrity and proven skill, and I wish them good fortune. Long may it be a tradition for the Cornelii to provide us with great statesmen.

My fellow elder senators know that the peacability of the upcoming election is a blessing that the younger citizens will perhaps not appreciate. Nonetheless it marks the twentieth year since the memorable election of Drusus and Besta and the outbreak of violence that occurred, tragically leaving many dead, my own dear brother included, and our beloved Res Publica on the verge of civil war. It is only fitting that, on the verge of his retirement, we recall the good service that Consul Cinna provided during that turbulent period, returning with his legions to banish the insurrectionists and restore order to the Republic. If not for his brief tenure as dictator and his restructuring of our sacred constitution, we may have never been delivered from the throes of chaos and strife. And so I say this: long life and good health to the Consul Cinna, and his esteemed colleague!”

- Inaugral speech in the Senate by Q. Caecilius Metellus, the Censor and first cousin once removed of the Consul, Lucius Cornelius Cinna.

Lucius Cornelius Cinna

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The Consulship of Cinna and Albinus, 340 RE

Censor: Quintus Caecilius Metellus

Consuls: Lucius Cornelius Cinna et Lucius Postumius Albinus

Praetors: Publius Cornelius Cinna, Quintus Servilius Caepio, Gaius Aemilius Paullus, Marcus Junius Silanus, Lucius Porcius Cato, Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus

Aedilies: Tiberius Claudius Nero, Sextus Julius Libo

Quaestors: Quintus Caecilius Metellus Minor, Lucius Cornelius Scipio Nasica, Decimus Junius Brutus, Faustus Cornelius Sulla, Quintus Cornelius Cinna, Sextus Fabius Maximus

Tribunes: Titus Labienus, Marcus Antonius, Quintus Suplicianus, Gaius Aurelius Cotta

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College of Pontiffs:

Pontifex Maximus: Lucius Postumius Albinus (also Consul)
Quintus Caecilius Metellus
Publius Cornelius Cinna
Lucius Porcius Cato
Gaius Aurelius Cotta
Lucius Licinius Lucullus

Lucius Cornelius Cinna

(This post was last modified: 09-03-2018, 11:38 AM by Cornelius Cinna.)

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