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A Biographical Memoir of Constantine Simonides, Dr. Ph., of Stageira,
with a Brief Defense of the Authenticity of His Manuscripts.
By Charles Stewart
Published August,1859
Pages 63-64
"The third "Chrysobullum," that of Romanus, was found in the monastery of the Thessalonicons at Athos, and is written in the Byzantine type. It was written A.M. 6539. (or, A.D. 1031.) The Patriarchal Paper of Constantinople, called the Telegraph of the Bosphorus, published this MS. in its 371st number, in the year 1851, and prefaced it with the following observations:
"M. Simonides has sent us the following letter, along with the 'Chrysobullum' which we give lower down.
[Simonides letter to the TOB]
"To the Editor of the Telegraph.
"Behold, according to my promise, both the transcript and the original copy of the Chrysobullum of the illustrious Emperor Ramanus; [Page 64] peruse it with an attentive eye, and freely write any observations that may seem to you appropriate.
"Constantinople, Jan. 25th, 1851."
"K. SIMONIDES.
[TOB Editor comments]
"We willingly repeat what we have already said. We entertain no doubts of the existence of the Manuscripts of Simonides; and are convinced of the genuineness of this 'Chrysobullum.' Wherefore we gladly publish it, inasmuch as it seems to us, after a close perusal, very excellent, and in addition to other things, contains valuable geographical information. If K. Simonides, being eager to correct us, would set us right if we have, in our haste, stated anything ambiguously, we shall sincerely accept the correction, and gladly acknowledge our error. We wish, moreover, that he would constantly set us right in this manner; and we entreat him freely to make use of our columns, whenever he wishes to instruct us completely, by the publication of some one of his larger manuscripts. The Telegraph would co-operate with him for this purpose by every possible means."
https://forums.carm.org/threads/con...-newspaper-articles.22322/page-4#post-1701702
A Biographical Memoir of Constantine Simonides, Dr. Ph., of Stageira,
with a Brief Defense of the Authenticity of His Manuscripts.
By Charles Stewart
Published August,1859
Pages 63-64
"The third "Chrysobullum," that of Romanus, was found in the monastery of the Thessalonicons at Athos, and is written in the Byzantine type. It was written A.M. 6539. (or, A.D. 1031.) The Patriarchal Paper of Constantinople, called the Telegraph of the Bosphorus, published this MS. in its 371st number, in the year 1851, and prefaced it with the following observations:
"M. Simonides has sent us the following letter, along with the 'Chrysobullum' which we give lower down.
[Simonides letter to the TOB]
"To the Editor of the Telegraph.
"Behold, according to my promise, both the transcript and the original copy of the Chrysobullum of the illustrious Emperor Ramanus; [Page 64] peruse it with an attentive eye, and freely write any observations that may seem to you appropriate.
"Constantinople, Jan. 25th, 1851."
"K. SIMONIDES.
[TOB Editor comments]
"We willingly repeat what we have already said. We entertain no doubts of the existence of the Manuscripts of Simonides; and are convinced of the genuineness of this 'Chrysobullum.' Wherefore we gladly publish it, inasmuch as it seems to us, after a close perusal, very excellent, and in addition to other things, contains valuable geographical information. If K. Simonides, being eager to correct us, would set us right if we have, in our haste, stated anything ambiguously, we shall sincerely accept the correction, and gladly acknowledge our error. We wish, moreover, that he would constantly set us right in this manner; and we entreat him freely to make use of our columns, whenever he wishes to instruct us completely, by the publication of some one of his larger manuscripts. The Telegraph would co-operate with him for this purpose by every possible means."
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p. 62-64
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the objections of M. Rhancabes on this head, and proceed to speak of tho other MSS. The first, as to the Manuscript containing the Hortatory Poem of Phocylides, the poem of Rhianus on “ Folly,” ond the “Hymn to Virtue” of Aristotle. This manuscript is of parchment and written in a beautiful writing, known amonest caligraphists by the distinctive name of « euthalia.” It i written in the 4th century, as Hermas the Olynthian states in the catalogues of Athos, and was discovered in the Monastery of the Thessalonicans at Athos. It is written in very large characters. The second Manuscript is that of the XpvooBoXXov of Theodosius II. This MS. was written in the year A.M. 5931 (A.D. 423), in gold letters, and, for the most part, in the Bythinian type. It was found at Symé, in the Seeclany of the “ Zaziarchs,” known also as that of ‘ Panormetus,” its namo having been changed in the year 1810. With this was also found the Chrysobullum of tho Emperor Michael, son of Theophilus, which was written in sii 6368 (or 860 A.D), also in the Byzantine type of bicpiicaea ‘The celebrated Benedict of Syme discoyered them Whilst residing in that Monastery, and brought them over to Athios, fie his death Simonides obtained them and has Groadly Published them three times. Concerning the first of these manuscripts the Athenian paper, the Guardian, wrote ‘number, August 15th, 1848, as follows :— 16 ct ly eh ea ne Oh
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has lately put into the printer’s hands a valuable work, the ‘Symais,” which, woe learn, will shortly see tho light. ‘This book has been severely attacked. The genuineness of its antiquity has been bitterly impugned by our half-learned ‘literati,’ but without arguments and proofs. But a convincing proof of its antiquity and genuineness is the ‘ Chrysobullum’ about which we are speaking, for it contains the names of many persons mentioned in the ‘Symais.’ M. Simonides also has in his possession many other very rare and valuablo works of our ancestors, both of remote antiquity and of the Middle Ages. We trust that our Government or some literary society will undertake the printing and publishing of these works, to tho honour and glory of Greece. We are of opinion that, if a Society were established for printing these works, it would be supported, not only by our own countrymen, but by foreigners as well, and the Society would, no doubt, be enabled to cover its expenses, inasmuch as many purchasers would be found eager to become possessed of these rare works which haye never been published before.”
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The third “ Chrysobullum,” that of Romanus, was found in the monastery of the Thessalonicons at Athos, and written in the Byzantine type. It was writte (or, A.D. 1031.) The Patriarchal Paper called the Zelegraph of the Bosphorus, published i st number, in
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“The truly good and patriotic K. Simonides has in his possession this ‘Chrysobullum’ of the Emperor Michael, son of Theophilus, which wo now publish. In these days corruption is regarded as virtue, and selfdenial, the companion of virtue and patriotism, is looked upon as an indication of falsehood and deceit. This is the reason, the only reason, why no account is taken of theso precious treasures by the Greek nation, whereas if only a small portion of them existed in the rest of Europe, all lovers of learning would be in a state of excitement and enthusiasm. - Nevertheless, let him who is persecuted never despair, when he knows that his persecutors are men in whose hearts not a drop of Grecian blood is. found, and who do not possess a single spark of national feeling. A day will come when justics will be done him, and he will be glorified and honoured.” (Number 425, year 1848.)
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doubts of the existence of the Manuscripts of Simonides ; vinced of the genuineness of this *Chrysobullum.’ . publish it, inasmuch as it seems to us, after a close p and in addition to other things, contains yaluablo geographical information, Tf K. Simonides, being eager to correct ae would set us right if we have, in our haste, stated anything ambiguousl
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Another Athenian newspaper, the Hope, has the following notice of the second ‘‘ Chrysobullum ” :—
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Besides these and many similar notices in the newspapers coticemning these three “ Chrysobulla,” the learned patriarch, Constantius, when he saw these “ Chrysobulla,” wept for joy and Bad, me Truly these are the works of the illustrious mo and, having compared that of Theodosius with “ original manuscripts of that Emperor, he declared that it was, beyond doubt, an original manuscript. The learned bus alo came to the same conclusion, and assured the Greek Minister of Education that such was the case. The ‘e first two “Chrysobulla” have also been found Bi tay are written on stone and placed in of ® school. at pe that they might be read es BS 0 tain d referring to that school.
https://archive.org/details/1859-bi...ides-stewart/page/n34/mode/1up?q=chrysobullum
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the objections of M. Rhancabes on this head, and proceed to speak of tho other MSS. The first, as to the Manuscript containing the Hortatory Poem of Phocylides, the poem of Rhianus on “ Folly,” ond the “Hymn to Virtue” of Aristotle. This manuscript is of parchment and written in a beautiful writing, known amonest caligraphists by the distinctive name of « euthalia.” It i written in the 4th century, as Hermas the Olynthian states in the catalogues of Athos, and was discovered in the Monastery of the Thessalonicans at Athos. It is written in very large characters. The second Manuscript is that of the XpvooBoXXov of Theodosius II. This MS. was written in the year A.M. 5931 (A.D. 423), in gold letters, and, for the most part, in the Bythinian type. It was found at Symé, in the Seeclany of the “ Zaziarchs,” known also as that of ‘ Panormetus,” its namo having been changed in the year 1810. With this was also found the Chrysobullum of tho Emperor Michael, son of Theophilus, which was written in sii 6368 (or 860 A.D), also in the Byzantine type of bicpiicaea ‘The celebrated Benedict of Syme discoyered them Whilst residing in that Monastery, and brought them over to Athios, fie his death Simonides obtained them and has Groadly Published them three times. Concerning the first of these manuscripts the Athenian paper, the Guardian, wrote ‘number, August 15th, 1848, as follows :— 16 ct ly eh ea ne Oh
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has lately put into the printer’s hands a valuable work, the ‘Symais,” which, woe learn, will shortly see tho light. ‘This book has been severely attacked. The genuineness of its antiquity has been bitterly impugned by our half-learned ‘literati,’ but without arguments and proofs. But a convincing proof of its antiquity and genuineness is the ‘ Chrysobullum’ about which we are speaking, for it contains the names of many persons mentioned in the ‘Symais.’ M. Simonides also has in his possession many other very rare and valuablo works of our ancestors, both of remote antiquity and of the Middle Ages. We trust that our Government or some literary society will undertake the printing and publishing of these works, to tho honour and glory of Greece. We are of opinion that, if a Society were established for printing these works, it would be supported, not only by our own countrymen, but by foreigners as well, and the Society would, no doubt, be enabled to cover its expenses, inasmuch as many purchasers would be found eager to become possessed of these rare works which haye never been published before.”
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The third “ Chrysobullum,” that of Romanus, was found in the monastery of the Thessalonicons at Athos, and written in the Byzantine type. It was writte (or, A.D. 1031.) The Patriarchal Paper called the Zelegraph of the Bosphorus, published i st number, in
Page n34
“The truly good and patriotic K. Simonides has in his possession this ‘Chrysobullum’ of the Emperor Michael, son of Theophilus, which wo now publish. In these days corruption is regarded as virtue, and selfdenial, the companion of virtue and patriotism, is looked upon as an indication of falsehood and deceit. This is the reason, the only reason, why no account is taken of theso precious treasures by the Greek nation, whereas if only a small portion of them existed in the rest of Europe, all lovers of learning would be in a state of excitement and enthusiasm. - Nevertheless, let him who is persecuted never despair, when he knows that his persecutors are men in whose hearts not a drop of Grecian blood is. found, and who do not possess a single spark of national feeling. A day will come when justics will be done him, and he will be glorified and honoured.” (Number 425, year 1848.)
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doubts of the existence of the Manuscripts of Simonides ; vinced of the genuineness of this *Chrysobullum.’ . publish it, inasmuch as it seems to us, after a close p and in addition to other things, contains yaluablo geographical information, Tf K. Simonides, being eager to correct ae would set us right if we have, in our haste, stated anything ambiguousl
Page n34
Another Athenian newspaper, the Hope, has the following notice of the second ‘‘ Chrysobullum ” :—
Page n35
Besides these and many similar notices in the newspapers coticemning these three “ Chrysobulla,” the learned patriarch, Constantius, when he saw these “ Chrysobulla,” wept for joy and Bad, me Truly these are the works of the illustrious mo and, having compared that of Theodosius with “ original manuscripts of that Emperor, he declared that it was, beyond doubt, an original manuscript. The learned bus alo came to the same conclusion, and assured the Greek Minister of Education that such was the case. The ‘e first two “Chrysobulla” have also been found Bi tay are written on stone and placed in of ® school. at pe that they might be read es BS 0 tain d referring to that school.
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Constantine Simonides & Codex Sinaiticus - The Telegraph of the Bosphorus newspaper articles
Michael is thought to have been with SImonides on the 1841 trip to Constantinople. Imagination. Also in the book Nikolos mentions that Michael and Constantine would have been in Constantinople together in 1841. Assumption based on imagination.
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This letter looks to be in the TOB but not the 1859 btu.
So
[Page 64]
Looks to be your addition pointing to a page in 1859.
So where is the transcript and the original copy?
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Constantine Simonides & Codex Sinaiticus - The Telegraph of the Bosphorus newspaper articles
I have read the Farmakidis Michael Fotiadis letters that you posted. I saw no mention of Simonides' in the actual letters themselves. The Michael Fotiadis correspondence you posted only mentions his brother, but nothing (not a single word) about Simonides, his nephew (supposedly). I saw no...
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