Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-16
From the National .4dvocate.
DANCING.

From the National .4dOocate.
Some days ago, We published an sdver-
tisement from Philadelphia dancing master,
IN which he very modestiy recommended
himself for the airs and graces, and bis pecu-
liar requirements in The & erecutiOe" depart
ments. We did not notice This advertise
ment because we have any enmity to dam
cing-on the contrary, we consider it, IN a
great measure, an Indispensable accomplish
meut but we made the extract to exhibit
the system OF putting now assumed IN ordina-
nary occupations, and the "pomp, pride and
circumstance" with which these every day
acunirements are ushered to the world
We have before US another dancing adver-
tisement from Philsdeiphis, every way snpe-
rior to the former-here it is
NEW DANCING SCHOOL.
" B. august, recently arrived in-this city
from Paris, has the honor of announcing to
tie ladies' and gentlemen of Philadelphia,
that it is his intention, on the 7th Of October,
to open his school for the admission OF pupils
and instructlng them in the various styles OF
elegant dancing. He hatters himself that,
from the extensive and perfect knowledge he
has acquired OF the profession, under the
most eminent professors in Paris, his method
and uuemitted attention 10 the elegant de-
pertinent Of his pupils, SO essentially neces-
sary to form the manners of lady and gen.
tlcman, will deserve the appreciation of those
who may be pleased to honor him with pre-
ference.
" Parents and heads of seminaries are in
vlted TO give their children and pupils this
necessary part of genteel education, which
removes awkward habits acquired in child
hood, gives ease 70 action, and a cheerful air.
The graces give those easy manners, that ele-
gancf in attitude, and that noble department
which characterize and distinguish persons OF
refined education. You ladies, who possess
so file a taste for accomplishments, three
months Of instruction in dancing, and one
month for the attainment OF the graces, will
suffice 10 improve those inestimable gifts you
inherit from nature, and elevate the lustre OF
your charms. And you, yosng gentlemen,
tai e lessons on the graCes one month--it Ill
give perfection TO the good education you
have received, and The. fair ser zciHtten be a.
bic 10 discoOer yonr progress an this art, and
you Kill become their uorthy che7alier. In
fact, is il not becoming even in minister TO
appear graceful in pulpit l0wyer in his
pleadings; and an actor OF the stage without
this requisite, would appear to disadvantage.
There should b- certain gracefulness in sUe-
ry thing, and persons in every station ought
TO possess it And you, also, friendly Qaa-
kers, whose moral habits are so well known
and approved by all nations, bring your
aires and children 10 my balls; there you will
be enabled to Judge the manner of instruc.
ton, and When you behold the easy and po-
Iished manners that are impaired to the pu-
pills, am assured that, Notwithstanding your
becoming reservedness, you will, like the re.
spectacle .Arch- Bishop of Paris. (the Rt. Re.
verend Debelley) say, :: ] do not see any
harm in this balE-it looks more like family
united together, than like public ball
g II might here be mentioned. with regard
TO the utility and necessity of dancing, that
in all countries doctors recommend it as a
very saL.aary exercise, and that most respec'
table families and boarding schools have dan
cling masters to attend them"
From the n. York Daily .laUertiser, Nov. l3
The English papers lately received, are
filled with private letters respecting the late
riots and specuIatinns on the probable ter
mination of the Reform that has been attempt
ed.
1t is announced that the Duke of Richmond
would return, after the ensuing spring, iron
his command in Canada. and that he will be
succeeded by the earl of Daihousie. 1t il
probable, therefore, that lord Da!housie will
be appointed to the command on the receip
ofinteiligence of,he death OF the duke.
Odessa was TO be opened as free por
August 8.
Mr.. Roger Collard is represented 10 have
resigned bis office in The University Of Paris
| From the London Star, Of Sept. 7.
Policies were this morning opened on TIT
Royal Exchange to receive one hundred