Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-30
FENCING.


Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, land in the shortest time
pussible,) by MIR. A. PRlNTENS, All
Academician of France, who by the
mast simple, easy and expeditions prin-
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 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 ia the art. and gain such an &C
quaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding. ship, in a charge of cavalry,
or storming redouht, &c. &c.
instructions viii be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfectrng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
boye stated.
Oathc perfection Of Fencing.
MIR. p. viii not undertake to limit "a
ny time for teaching every thing re-
quisite 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,
such as height, size, proportions, sup
pleness. aud activity: in shert. possess
sing a fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may tiatter himself
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use aud 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 uiitity Of Fencing. ana its graces.
Parents and guardians are respect
fa,y informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman
manly and distinguished amusement /;
Il forms his body it teaches him to
Mace himself in a proper upright attl-
tnde. and instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general. has Its
advantages. and concurs in accom-
plishing general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in a
greater degree than that of Fencing,
because in it every part Of the body is
continually IN action: and moreover it
h+ings and confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing Of life: it also ena-
bIes those who practice. it, to pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility,
narticuIarly dancing, as has been al
raady experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mir. z. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
nv posts, and in various parts OF the
limited Ststcs, particularly in Charles
ton. S. C.. aud from whom he can pro-
dnce the most satisfactory recommen-
dations.
TERMS.
, Mr.. P. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .AIeGandria, and wish
ing to become his scholars, that his
terms are FIVE dollars for ten tickets.
for lessons i'm Fencng, taken In their
own lodging. aud lifieen tickets, for les
sons in Fencing taken privately atany
time IN the Fencing School.
Gentlemen in Offices, or other occu-
nations. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
BOYS may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and quarter, il they take their
lessons in the course ola month.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs French,
SSanish, aud italian gentlemen, who
da not know how to speak English, that
he will interpret for them, or teach
them how TO make themselves under
stood in English by the same Every
simpIe) method with which he lately
taught the Freuch language with the
greatest suceess, to several respectable
Ladies aud Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. p. having no incumbrance what
ever. will receive any proposal (thronsh
the post office) for being attached TO a
military or other academy, or Tor being