Caius Acilius, plebeian tribune, caused an order to be passed, that five colonies should be led out to the sea-coast; two to the mouths of the rivers Vulturnus and Liternus; one to Puteoli and one to the fort of Salernum.

To these was added Buxentum.

To each colony three hundred families were ordered to be sent.

The commissioners appointed to conduct them thither, and who were to hold the office for three years, were Marcus Servilius Geminus, Quintus Minucius Thermus, and Tiberius Sempronius Longus.

As soon as the levies, and such other business, religious and civil, as required their personal attendance, was finished, both the consuls set out for Gaul.