M. Nymphidius has been commissioned to form a Ministry.
Not the least noteworthy among social événements is the departure of Piso (whose tendency to form cabals has for some time been a sore subject in
Imperialistic circles) for his estates in Thule, N.B. He has left, according to one account, by the Hook (unco).
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I quote from the Court Journal:—
“The Emperor Nero reigns in the hearts of His People. Persons asserting the contrary will be decapitated.”
PHILOGEORGOS, OR CONCERNING BRIBERY
Going down the other day to the Kerameikos, I met my friend Philogeorgos, who is at present one of those who desire to hold office in the city. And I said to him—
“Philogeorgos, you look sad; is it because you fear lest you should not be elected Archon?”
“No, Socrates,” he replied. “It is not that which saddens me; it is the baseness of those who try to prevent the people from choosing me.”