Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-10

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Cue, every expense incident TO their statiors
as stuoeuis, exception the Hebrew 4 French
languages, Fencing and Music. These orau-
ches will not be considered as comprised IN
the regular course of education, and conse.s
ouentiy those who attend to them will be
charged separately. The amount Of this
charge will be as reasonable as possible, and
probably much less thanis usually paid for
instruction in them. Each student. on join.
ing the Academy, will be required to pay one
quarter tuition and room rent IN advance;
after which, payment will be required at the
expiration OF every second quarter.
Young gentlemen. destined tor a college
education, can be prepared at this seminary
for admission into any College or University
IN the country, either as freshman, or one or
two years in advance, and, in the mean time,
will be enabled 10 acquire Q good military
and scientific education. Young gentlemen,
also. destined for the navy, can here be ln-
structed in the scientific part Of their probes.
sion, and, at the same time, obtain correct
knowledge of fertilization, and Ut military
operations generally, on land. which Il is be-
heved, they would find highly useful in fu-
ture life. Parents and guardians who are
DESTROYS of placing their sons or wards at
this seminary, are requested TO give notice.
accordingly, to Capt. Partridge, through the
medium of the post Office, previous to the
first of September next, and to state whether
they wish them to go through with the full
course of education, and, il not, to specify
particularly those branches to which they de-
sire them to attend, and also to mention their
ages.
Capt. Partridge cannot refrain from ex-
pressing his wish that those students (part
cu!arly of the younger class who do not
contemplate finishing their education with
him, should yet remain as long as circum-
stances will permit, from conviction that
they would derive proportionally greater ad-
yantages and he begs leave 10 assure the
American people, that no exertions will be
wanting on his part, torefder this seminary
(which WILDE equally open for the recep-
ton of students from every part of the Uni
ted States) in all respects worthy OF their
patronage.
MILITARY LECTURES.
For the accommodation Of gentlemen,
particularly of these holding commissions
in the volunteer corps and militia, who may
not wish to go through with regular course
of military studies and Instructions, and also
for the purpose oil difusing military science
more generally, Capt. Partridge will deliver
annually, al the aforementioned seminary,
three courses of public lectures the first
course to commence on the second Monday
in May the second course OF the second
Monday nJuly: and the third course On the
first Monday in October annually. These
lectures will embrace the following branches
OF military science and instruction, viz
LIST. Permanent and field fertilization, the
construction of field works generally, and
also Of marine batteries.
3D. The attack and defence Of fortified
places.
Sd. The use Of artillery with general ex-
position of the principles Of gunney.
4ih. Military Tactics.
9Th. Garrison and field service of troops
embracing particularly their police, and rules
or turning OF amounting and relieving guards
and sentinels, and also tor guard duty like
wise castrametaton.
9th. General rules for The attack and de-
fence OF province or country, embracing
an exposition Of the principles OF base lines
OF operation.
7th. Rules fort the inspection and review Of
troops.
9Th A summary OF ancient fertilization.
and also of the ancient modes Of attacking
and defending fortified places.
9th. A summary OF the ancient tactics, par
ticularly those of the Greeks and Romans.
10th. A description Of some OF the most
celebrated battles and sieges, both Of ancient
and modern times, tor The purpose OF prac'
.ical!y Illustrating the principles explained
III the lectures. In order 10 render the lee
lures ON fertilization perfectly intellgible,
plans will be prepared, on which the several
parts of work will be clearly and distinct
iy exhibited.
Particular attention will be given to full
explanation of all the technical terss used
in Qualifications, as we'll as in al the other
departments OF military science. a full
course will comprise about twenty lectures ;
five to be delivered in each week until the
course be finished The terms for attend.
ing course will be len dollars. Gentlemen
tor two courses, will be allowed
ever alter to atteadgratis. All those attend
ing the lectures will be entitled. during the
time of such attendance, to practical militia
ry Instruction. and also to the privilege OF
the reading room, without any additional
charge.
UNIFORM DRESS.
A TIussar Jacket, of dark blue cloth, |
with three rows of white bullet buttons in !
front, the two outside rows terminating lit |
tie past the top of the shoulders, the intervals
between the buttons of each row to be one |
fourth OF an inch; standing collar to rise as
high as the tipot the ear, With button on each !
side (; The cuffs iniented on the upper side, |
with button on each angle, and Slit longi- !
on the under side. with four but |