Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-25
FENCING.


technically and perfectly taught III all
its branches, land in the shortest time
possible. by Mr.. A. pRiNTENS, an
Academician of France. who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-a
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 ne 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
so years) TO assure them that they will
within that time, learn every thing most
uscfulia the art. and gain such an ac-
uuaintance with their weapon, as may
nrove of essential service to them in
boarding a ship, in q charge of cavalry,
or storming a redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions WILDE given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfecttng himself
after taking the number of lessons a
boye stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
MIR. p. will not undertake to limit "a
nv time for teaching every thing re-
auisite 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 a FEN
Ger, to appear to the best advantage.
must be endowed with natures gifts,
sucl. as height, size. proportion, sup
plenese, and activity: in short, posses
sing a fine. and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may fatter himsci {
that Mr.. p. VIII teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, in such manner as will ena-
HE him to present himself in Europe
before any Of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
The uiaity Of Fencing. ana It's sroces.
Parents and guardians are respect.
fully informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman a
! MANLY and distinguished amusement !;
il forms his body it teaches him t.
Mace himself in proper upright atti
tude. and instructs him III the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has Its
advantages, and concurs In accom-
piisaing a general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in a
greater degree than that of Fencing.
. because ia it every part of the body IS
continually IN action: and moreover II
brings and confirms health. the most
;nvaIuab,e blessing of life: it also ena
HES those who practice it, to pursue
tbsr exercises with greater facility.
particularly dancing. as has been al
rsady experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mir. p. has had the honor OF
teacbms in military academies, militia
nv posts, and in various. parts OF the
IT,;ted st,tes. particularly in Charles
t,m. 8. C. and from whom he can pro.
duce the most satisfactory recoMmen
1ati0fs.
Mr. p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .aterGndriu. and wish
;a@ TO become bis scholars, that his
..r,ns are FIVE dollars for ten tickets.
en- lessons in Fencing. taken in their
own lodging, aud fifteen tickets, fer les
cons in Fencing taken privately at any
time IN tho Fencing School.
Geutlemen in Offices, or other occu-
nat;ous, may take their lessons at Can
die light.
dollars and quarter, if they take their
lsssnns in the course of a month.
Mr.. P. respectfully informs French
cnanish, and italian gentlemen. who
AZ not know how to speak English, that
No will interpret for them, or teach
.hao how TO make themselves under
stood in English by the same very
s;mnle) method with which ne lately
taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectaoie
ladies aud Gentlemen in Georgetown
MIR. +. having no REMEMBRANCE what
ever. will receive any proposal (hrough
Tho mist oftice) for being attached 10 a