Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-28
FENCING.


technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
poss;ble,@ by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Academician 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
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 a 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
ouaiutance with their weapon, as may
proye of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in a charge of cavalry,
c., storning a redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfectIng himself
afer taking the number of lessons a.
boye stated.
Oh the perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. p. will not undertake to limit a
ny time for teaching every thing re-
oaisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing so perfectly as
"a be ranked with first rate fenccrs.
He respectfully suggests, that fen
Ger, to appear,to the best advantage,
must be endowed with natures gifts.
such as height, size, proportion, sup
plenesy, aud activity: in short, posses
sing a fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may Halter bimsei I
that Mr., 2. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art Of
Fencing. in such manner as Will ena-
SJe him TO present himself in Europe
before any OF the French, Italian. or
Eng!ish academies.
The utility ST Fencing, ana its graces.
Parents aud guardians are respect
fally informed. that boys likewise are
Taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement
r. forms his body it teaches HIM t.
Mace himself in a proper upright att
tnda. and instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has It's
advantages, and concurs IN accom-
plishing a general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom In a
greater degree than that OK Fencing.
because in it every part OF the body IS
continually Ia action: and narrower i,
brings aud confirms health, the most
i.valuable blessing Of life: it also ena
HES those who practice it. to pursue y
tber exercises With greater facility.
na.ticularly dancing. As has been al
,s.,tly experienced by several gentlemen
w,,am MIR. P. has had the honor OF
tsa, Ming in military academies, m,ii'a-
nv posts. aud in various parts OF the
rated ststcs, particularly in Charles
Am s. G. aud from whom ne can pro-
.a,,cs ,be most satisfactory recommen
slations.
Mr. ?. respectfully informs gentle
non residing in alexandria, and wish
80; 80 +, become his scholars, that his
.as $50 are Rvc dollars for ten tickets,
CIR lessons in Fencing. taken in their
nwn lodging, and hfteen tickets. for les
cans in Fencing taken privately at any
time IN the reaeing School.
t:ei.t.cmcn IN offices, or other occn-
,..t;o,s, may take their lessons at Can
die light.
BOYS may have twelve tickets for two
.5oNars and a quarter. if they take their
,sssons in the course of q m9ath.
Mr. p. respectfully informs French.
cnsn;sh. and italian gentlemen. who
~ not know how'ta speak English, that
=, =, vii. Interpret for them. or teach
t5a,n how TO make themselves under
s,and in English by the same every
';.,,1rpN method with which he lately
ssaont the French language with the
..eatest success, to several respectable
T aides aad Gentlemen in Georsetown
Mr. p. having no incpmorance what
o,e. will peociye any proposal lthrough
Tho post oBice) for being attached 10 a
up other academy. or tor being