Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
FENCING

technically aud perfectly taught in all
its branches, (aad in the shortest time
poss;bic,) by Mr.. A. PRiNTENS, an
Academician OF France, who by the
most simple. easy and expeditions prin-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
cademicians i'm 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 Gut and Thrust in twenty.
lie 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
0aaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding a ship, in charge of cavalry,
or starming redoubt, &c. SIC.
instructions will be given to the scho-
lar ON the manner of perfectrng himself
after taking the number of lessons a
bOye stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
MIR. z. will not undertake to limit a.
ry time for teac hing every thing re
oaisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing so perfectly as
TO be ranked with first rate fencers.
He respectfully suggests, that fen
GER. to appear to the best advantage.
must be endowed with natures gifts,
sucis as height, size, proportion, sup
pIencss, and activity: in shsrt, posses
sing a fine and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may Halter himself
that Mr.. P. will teach him perfectly
tae use and the graceful in the art Of
Fencing, i'm such manner as will ena-
HE him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
Tie utility of Fencing, aad its groces.
Parents and guardians are respect
sully informed, that boys likewise are
tanght the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman
manly and distinguished amusement
II forms his body it teaches him to
Mace himself in a proper upright attl
tide. and instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
advantages, and concurs in accom-
nlishine a general effect: but non'
can give elegance anu freedom IN
greater degree than that OF Fencing.
Iecauso liz it every part OF the body IS
root;nualIy IN action: and moreover II
hr;nps and confirms health, the most
,.yaInable blessing of life: it also ena
h,.s those who practice it. to pursue o.
,her exercises with greater facility.
particularly dancing, as has been al
y adv experienced by several gentlemen
,rh,m ;.Ir. p. has had the honor OF
t.achios in military academies. militia
~ posts. and in vari"as parts OF tbs
1r,;t.d st,tcs. particularly in Charles
go 6. G. and trom whom he Can pro-
Ace the most satisfactory recommen-
daiiOns. .n
Mr. p. respectfully informs gentle
- res,ding in .aieGandriu, anu wish
, ,ao ~ hecome his scholars, that his
tas,ns are syo dollars for ten tickets.
e. lessons in Fencing. taken IN their
own lodging, aud III cen tickets. Tor les
CONS cons in Fencing taken privately at any
t;,e m the Fencing School.
:snt,cmen in offices. or other occu-
uot;ons. may take their lessons at Can
die light. 4;o,o,. +,,o
dollars and quarter, it they take their
,..s.ns in the course of a month.
Mr. T. respectfully Informs French,
o,an;sb. and Italian gentlemen, WHO
~ nnt know how to speak English, that
W. will interpret for them. or teach
.hsm how 10 make themselves under
800 in English ny the same Every
s." ,,i..1 method with which he lately
sanght the French language with the
'.sa9test success, to several respectable
aa;ss and Gentlemen in Georsetowa
Mr.. P. having no inrumbrance what
o,er will receive any proposal (thro"gh
the nost olfice) for being attached TO a
, I'll or other academy, or Tor beng
nmn,oyed as tutor in private family
o"P nort oe the United States. He