Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-20
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VII ssfanu ANU -tAHlInAJ 49, VI oSl'
Defence. with the Small Sword,
Cut and Thrust. and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, {and in the shortest time
J. passible.) by MIR. A. BRiNTENS, an
AcademiciaD Of France, who by the.
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
cademicians in Europe, offers respect
] fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
nv, who require prompt knowledge
of Fencing, to teach them the use OF
the small sword in forty lessons, and
the use of the Cut and Thrust in twenty,
He wishes to be understood that he does
not promise, thatshis scholars shall In
every case acquire all the graces OF ths
art in that time. but thinks himself au-
thorised by a long experience, of about
90 years) to assure them that they will
within that fine, learn every thing most
useful ia the art. and gain such an &C
onaintance with their weapon, as may
prove Of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in charge of cavalry,
or storming- redoubt, &C. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfecttng himself
after taking the number OF lessons a
hove stated.
On the, peJsctios Of Fencing.
Mr.. p. will not undertake to limit a.
nv time for teaching every thing re-
u1isite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing SO perfectly as
TO he ranked with first rate fencers.
He respectfully suggests. that a fen
Ger. to appear to the best advantage.
must be endowed with natures gifts,
sach as height, size, proportions, sup
pleness, and activity: in saeFt, posses
sing a fne and manly appearance
Such gentleman may fatter himself
that Mr.. P. viii teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful IN the art oil
Eencin-.i saeh-a manner as will ena-
BILE him. to present himself in Europe
beFare any Of the. French, Italian, or
ENGLISH academies.
TaeaIilaty Of Fencing, ana Its. sraces.
Parents aud guardians are respect
fnlIy informed, that boys likewise are
Taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman
manly and distinguished amusement !;
it forms his body; it teaches him to
p!ace himself in a proper upright attl
tude. and instructs him in the means OF
self defeUce.
every exercise, in general, has its
advantages, and cuncurs IN accom-
nIisl,iDg a general e4Eett but non
can give elegance and freedom. in a
greater degree than that Of Fencing,
BECAUSE in il every part ST the body is
continually IN action: and moreover it
b,.;n@s and confirms health, the mos
iqyaiuaSle blessing OF life: 1t also ena
HES. shnso who practice it. to pursue o.
,hers exercises with greater facility.
particularly dancing, as has been al
raady experienced by sey, raj gentlemen
whom MIR. P. has had the honor OF
t..,,chipg ia military academies, militia
8 ~ posts. and IN various parts Of tn
iTn;tsd StstSs, particularly in Charles
ta,.S. G. and from whOn he can pro.
duce the ,aost satisfactory rccommen-
,lations.
e,r. p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in alexandria, and wish
inc 10 become his scholars, that his
teems are. FIVE dollars Ter ten tickets,
goe lessons in Fe,c ing, taken In their
own lodging, aud iif,eehtiokets. for los
! sp,s in Feuripg taken privately at any
time m tie Fenciog school.
Gcntlemea!in Offices. or other occu-
nations. eaay take their lessons at Can
ole light.
Boys may have twelve tickets tor two
dollars and quarter, If they take their
lessons in the course of a month.
SIR. p respectfully Informs, French.
spaaish, and Italian gentlemen. who
do not. kaow how to speak English, that
he will interpret for them, or teach
them. how 10 make themselves under
stoa,l in English by the same very
.simole) method with which he lately
ta,Ycht the French language with the
Greatest snccess, to several respectable
i. AIDES and Gentlemen in: Georgetown
Mir. p. havmssno REMEMBRANCE what
ever, will receives any proposal (threngh