Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-23
FENCING.

B.
= Defence, with the Small Sword,
Cut aud Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
lis branches, {and in the shortest time
possible, By Mr.. A. PRINTENS, an
Academician OF France, who by the
most simple,, easy and expeditions prin-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
cademicians in Europe, offers respect
FUZZY, the gentlemen attached to the ar
my, who require prompt knowledge
Of Fencing, to teach them the use of
1.-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
apiyearsl to assure them that they will
within that time, learn eyerykhing most
useful IN the art. and gain. such an aC-
uuaintance 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 perfectIDg himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
hove stated.
On the psrfsctios Of Fencing.
Mr.. p. will not undertake to limit a.
NY time for teaching every thing re-
-unisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing so perfectly as
to be ranked with first ratefencers.
He respectfully suggests, that fen
Ger, to appear to the best advantage,
must be endowed with natures gifts,
such as height, size. proportion, sup
Dleness, and activity: in shert. posses
sing a fine and manly appearance. -
Such gentleman may fatter himsel
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use aud the graceful in the art OF
Fencing. in such a manner as will ena-
Bic him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
The ntisity Of Fencing. ana its graees.
Parents and guardians are respect
e,,ly ineormed, that boys likewise are
.taneht the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement
i forms bis body /; it teaches him to
Mace himself in a proper upright atti-
tude. and instracts him In the means oil
self defence. :.
Every exercise, in general, has its
savantages, and e0ncars in accom-
pl;shing general effect: but none
san give elegance and freedom in a
greater degree than that of Fencing,
Hecause in it every part Of the body is
continually IN action: and moreover 1t
br;nes and confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing of life: 1t also ena-
hses those who practice it, to pursue o.
.tber exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, as has been al,
ready cxperiencedby several gentlemen
w.om MIR. p. has had the honor OF
,aachjog in military academies, militia
~ nosts. and in various parts OF the
lTnifed Ststes, particularly in Charles
fan. s. G.. and from whom he CAN pro-
duce the most satisfactory recommen-
datious.
Mr.. ?. respectfully informs gentle
me, residiag IN s4tecapdria, aud WISH
no, to become his scholars, that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets.
far lessons in Feacing, taken in their
own lodging, aud fifteen tickets, Tor les
soas in Fencing taken privately at any
time N. tic Fencing School.
Gentlemen IN Offices. or other occu-
nations, may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Bows may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and qiarter. if they take their
lessons In the, course of a month.
Mr.. r. respectfully Informs French,
J. soanish. and Italian gentlemen. who
AZ not < now how to speak English, that
he win interpret Cor them. or teach
them hows 10 make themselves. under
stood in English by the same every
sim,leN method with Which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
ladies aud Gentlemen ia1Georgetown
MIR. i. having no incumbrance what
az - :,i..a>a;ys any. n,.onosai fthrouoh