Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-01

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ches will not be considered as comprised III
the regular course of education, and conse-
ouently those who attend to them will pe
charged separately. The amount OF TINS
charge will be as reasonable as possible, ana
probably much less than is usually pale TOT
instruction in them. Each student. onJ JOIN
ing the Academy will be required 70 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 admission into any College or University
in the country, either as freshman, or one o.
two years in advance, and, in the mean lime,
will be enabled to acquire a good miilafy
and scientific edlcation. Young. gentlemen,
also. destined for the navy. can here be IN
structed ID the scientific part OF their probes.
sion. and, at the same time, obtain correct
knowledge Of fortlhcation, and oi military
operations generally on land (which i IS be-
lieved, they would find highly useful IN iu-
ture life. Parents and guardians who are
DESTROYS of placing their sons or wards AZ
this seminary, are requested 70 give notice
accordingly, to Capt. Partridge, through the
medium OF the post office, previous to the
first of September next, and to state whetner
they wish themtc go through with the full
course of education, and, il not, to specify
particularly those branchesto which they de-
sire them to attend, and also to mention their
ages.
Capt. Partridge cannot refrain from ex-
pressing his wish that those students tparti-
cularly of the Younger CLASSY who do not
contemplate finishing their education with.
him, should yetremain as long as circum-
stances will permit, from a conviction that
they would derive propoltionally greater adj
yantages:; and he begs leave to assure the
American people, that no exertions will De
wanting on bis part, to render this seminary
(Which WILDE equally open for the recep-
ton of students from every part OF the Cni-
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 a regular course
of military studies and instructions, and also
for the purpose,oi diffi,sing military science
more generally, Capt Partridge will deliver
annually, at 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 !:
Ist Permanent and field fertilization, the
of field works generally, and
also Of marine batteries.
Cd. The attack and defence of fortified
places.
Sd. The use of artillery with general ex-
position of the principles OF gunnery.
4;h. Military Tactics.
9Th. Garrison and field service Of troops,
embracing particularly their police, and rules
for turning off amounting and relieving guards
and sentinels, and also forguard duty like
wise castrametation.
9th. General rules for the attack and de-
fence OF a province Or country, embracing
an exposition Of the principles OF base lines
of operation.
7th. Rules forthe inspection and review of
troops.
9Th. A summary Of ancient fortihcation,
and also of the ancient modes of attacking
and defending fortified places
9th. A summary OF the ancient tactics, par
ticularly those OF the Greeks and Romans.
lOth.A description of some OF the most
celebrated battles and sieges, both of ancient
and modern times, for the purpose of prac-
tically Illustrating the principles explained
sili the lectures. In order 10 render the lee
lures on fortihcation perfectly ineligible,
plans will be prepared, on which the several
parts of work will be clearly and distinct
Iy exhibited.
Particular attention will be given 10 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 !;
live 10 be delivered in each week until tile
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.
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 of the shoulders, the intervals
between the buttons of each to be one
fourth Of an inch !; standing collarto rise as
high as thetipof the ear, with button on each
side the cuffs indented on the upper side,
with abutton on each angle, and a slit longi-
trdinally on the under side, with four but
tons of similar size, set close on each -
the ketterminating in a peake in front
and rear, with two buttons behind at the bot
tom of the waist, which must extend as low
as the waist Of the person. counter straps on