Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-21
FENCING.

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! Deiencc, with the Small Sword,
sSat and Thrust. and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
poss;bie. by Mir. A. PRiNTENS, an
.icademician Of France, who by the
most simple, easy aud expeditions prin-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
casIcmiciaas in Europe, offers respect
t,,liy, tho gentlemen attached to the ar
my, who, reqaiie a. 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.
Pc 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 tiiat tine, learn every thing most
usefut ia the art. and gain such an &C
ouaintance with their weapon, as may
Drove Of essential service to them in
boarding a ship, in acharge of cavalry,
or storming redoabt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar6on the manner of perfectmg himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
bove stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
MIR. p. will not undertake to limit a.
ny time for achiug every thing re-
oaisitc to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing SO perfectly as
10 be ranked with first rate fencers.
He respectfully suggests, that fen
Ger, to appear to the best advantage,
mast be endowed with natures gifts,
such as height. size. proportion, sup
pIeness, aud activity: in Short. posses
sing a fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may flatter himself
that Mr.. p. Will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, in such manner as viii ena-
ble him TO present himself IN Europe
before any Of the French, italian, or
English academies.
The nti,tty Of Fencing, aad It's Sracfs.
pareats and guardians are respect
f,,ly Informed, that boys likewise are
tanrht tho art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman
manly and Distinguished amusement
Il forms his body it teaches HIM to
MACE himself in a proper upright att
taac. and instruots him IN the means oil
self defence.
Every exercise. in general. has It's
advantages, and cOncurs IN accom-
rlishing general effect bat none
ran rive elegance and freedom In a
greater degree than that Of Fencing,
because in it every part ct the body IS
cont;nnaily In action: and moreover 1t
b,.;n~s and conirms health, the most
i.yaluaJle, blessing of life: it also ena-
Mes those Who practice it, to pursue O.
ther exercises With greater facility.
particularly dancing. as has been al
rsady experienced by several gentlemen
si,om ssr. P. has had the honor Of
teaching in military academies, militia
~ n,sts, anu IN various parts OF the
United ststes, particularly IN Charles
tn. S. C. and from whom he Can pro
dnce the most satisfactory recommen-
iations.
MI, p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .aterandr'a, anu wish
;ar to become his scholars, that his
terms are five dollars for ten t'ckets.
fan. lessons in Feaning. taken IN their
awn.lodg;ng. aud iifieentickcts, fHf les
sons in Fencing takeitprlsatciy al any
time m the Eenring school.
Gantlernen in Offices. or Other occu-
nations, may take their lessons at Gan
die light.
Boys may havetwelyci tickets FORT
a,,iars and quarter, il they take their
lessons in the course Of q month.
Mr.. II. respectfully informs French,
Snanish. and italian gentlemen. who
d. not knowhow TO speak EnslIsh, that
he vii. interpret for them, Or teach
tbe,n how to ,aake themselves under
stood Ia English by the same very
s;,noIe9 msthgi witt, which be lately
t,,aeht the French language with the
rreatest success, to several respectable
1a,l;as and Gentlemen ia Georgetown
Mr.. p. having 10 REMEMBRANCE what
over. willreceiYc any proposal (thfoagh
th.nast office) Cor being attached To a