Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-19
FENCING.

techHlcaiIy anu pefiectly taught IN all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
poss;ble.) by Mfr. A. PRlNTENS, ar
Academician of France, who by the
most simple. easy aud expeditions prin.
ciples recently adopted by modern A.
cademicians in Europe, offers respect
fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
my. 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 that his scholars shall in
every case acquire all the graces of the
art in that time. but thinks himself au.
thorised by long experience, of about
90 years. to assure them that they will
within that time, learn every thing most
useful in the art. and gain such an &C.
auaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding a ship. in charge OF cavalry,
or storming redoubt. &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
Tar on the manner of perfecting himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
boye stated.
On the pcrtsctioa Of Fencing.
Mr.. r. will not undertake to limit a
ny time for teaching every thing re-
cuisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing SO perfectly as
10. be ranked with first rate fencers.
He respectfully suggests, that fen
GER, to appear to the best advantage.
must be endowed with natures gifts.
such as height, size, proportions, sup
sleness, and activity: in short, posses
sing a fine and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may fatter hiiaSel I
that Mr.. z. will teach him perfectly
The use and the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, in such manner as will ena-
bIe him to present himself in Europe
before any Of the French, Italian, on
English academies.
The utility Of Fsnciag, ana Its graees.
Parents and guardians are respect
fally informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman q
manly and distinguished amusement ,
il forms his body it teaches him to
place himself in proper upright &tti
tude. and instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has lis
advantages, and cOncurs IN accom-
plishing a general effect: but non,
can give elegance and freedom IN a
greater degree than that Of Fencing.
because ia it every part OF the body is
continually IN action: aud moreover II
brings and confirms i,eAith, the most
Invaluable blessing OF life: it also ena
bIes those who practice il. to pursue o
Their exercises with gre"ef facility
narticuiarly dancing. as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom MIR. P. has had tle honor oil
teaching i. military academies. militia
ry posts. and in various parts OF the
United ststes. particularly III Charles
ton. s. C.. and froa w!iOG he can pro
duce the most satisfactory recommen-
dajiens.
TERMS.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs gentle.
mcn residing in .ateGaadria. and wish
;ns 10 becomc his scholars. that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets.
for lessons in Fencing. taken III their
own lodging, and fifteen tickets. for les
Sous in Feuciag taken privately al any
time IN the Tens ing School.
Gentlemen in Offices. or other occn-
pations. may take their lessons at Can
p,ss NAV have twelve tickets fortwo
.,o,lars and quarter. If they take their
,aSsnns in the course OF month.
Mr. p. respectfully Informs French,
cnanish. and italian gentlemen. who
~ not Know how to speak Euglish, that
viii interpret for them, or teach
. a. NOW 20 make themselves under
"a in English by the same very
s;mOle) method with which he lately
.aaght the French language with the
go" .a,,est success, to several respectable
lies AUDI Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr. p. having no ineombrance what
aver will receive any proposal (thronsh
rho INST ofice) for being attached to a
m;,iiary or other academy, or tor being