Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-06


the regular course of education, and conse-
quently those who attend to them will be
charged separately. The amount OF this
charge will be as reasonable as possible, and
probably much less than is usually paid for
instruction in them. Each student. on join
ing the Academy ,.~ill 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 for college
education, can be prepared at this seminary
for Adhesion into any College or University
in the country, either as freshman, or one O
two years in advance, and, IN the mean lime,
WILDE enabled 10 acquire good military
and scientific education. Young gentlemen,
also. destined for the navy can here be m
structed in the scientific part OF their protes-
sion, and, at the same time, obtain correct
knowledge of fertilization, and ot military
operations generally on land. which it is be-
lieved, they would find highly useful in tu-
ture life. Parents and guardians who are
DESTROYS Of placing their sons or wards at
this seminary, are requested 10. 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 iull
course Of education, and, if not, to specify
particularly those branchesto which they de-
sire them to attend, and also to mention their
ages.
Capt. Patrilge cannot refrain from ex-
pressing swish that those students part.
cularly of the younger CLASSY 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 adj
vantages and he begs leave 10 assure the
American people, that no exertions will be
wanting on his part, to reAaer this seminary
(Which will be 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 those 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 diffusing 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 on the second
Monday in July and the third course on the
first Monday in October annually. These
lectures will embrace the following branches
OF military science and instruction, VIZ:
lst. Permanent aud field fertilization, the
construction of field works generally, and
also of marine batteries.
Cd. Tue attack and defence of fortified
places.
3D. The use of artillery with general ex
position OF the principles of gunnery.
4th. Military Tactics.
5th. Garrison and field service Of troops,
embracing particularly their police, and rules
for turning off mounting and relieving guards
and sentinels, and also for guard duty like
wise castrametation.
6th General rules for the attack and de-
fence of a province or country, embracing
an exposition Of the principles of base lines
of opel alton.
7th Rules for the inspection and review Of
troops.
9th. A summary of ancient forti6cation.
and also of the ancient modes Of attacking
and Offending fortified places.
9th. 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 he purpose of prac-
ticslly Illustrating the principles explained
III the lectures. In order to render the lee
lures on iorti6cation perfectly ineligible,
plans will be prepared, on which the several
parts of work will be clearly and distinct
ly exhibited.
Particular attention will be given to full
explanation of all the technical terms used
in Notifications, as well as in all the other
departments of military science. A full
course will comprise about twenty lectures |;
i've 10 be delivered in each week until the
course be finished. The terms for attend
ing course will be ten dollars. Gentlemen
subscribing for two courses, will be allowed
ever after TO attend gratis. Allthose 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 Hussar Jacket, Of dark blue cloth,
with three rows OF white bullet buttons in,
front. the two outside rows terminating lit
tie past the top ofthe shoulders, the intervals
between lHG UultO.lS vi SdCtIl TOW 10 De OuG
fourth-of an inch standing collar to rise as
high as the tipof the ear, with button on each
side !; the cuffs inden,ed on the upper side,
with button on each angle, and slit longi-
tudinally on the under side, with four butt
tons of simlarsl size, set close on each -
the Jacketterrnnating in peake in front
and rear, with two buttons behind at the bot
tom OF the waist, whchmustl extend as low
&c the waist of the nerson courier strans ON