Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-24


as students, except for the Hebrew 4. French
languages, Fencing and Music. These brau-
ches will not be considered as comprised in
the regular course of education, and conse-
quently those who attend to them will be
charged separately. The amount of this
chargeagwili be as reasonable as possible, and
probably much less than is usually paid for
instruction in them Each student, on join
ing the Academy will be required to pay one
quarter tuition and room rent in advance !;
after which, payment will berequired 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 time,
will be enabled to acquire a good military
and scientific education. Young gentlemen,
also. destined for the navy, can here be in
structed in the scientific part OF their probes
sion, end, at the same time, obtain correct
knowledge of forthcation, and Ut military
operationsgeneraily, on land, which it is be-
lieved, they would find highly useful in fu-
ture life. Parents and guardians who are
DESTROYS of placing their sons or wards at
this seminary, are requested 10 give notice
accordingly, to Capt. Partridge, through the
medrm.of the post Office, previous to the
first Of September next, and to state whether
they wish them to go through with the full
course of education, and, if 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 (parti-
cularly of the younger class) who do not
contemplate finishing their education with
him, should yet remain as long as circum-
stances will permit, from conviction that
they would derive proportionally greater adj
vantages and he begs leave to assure the
American people, that no exertions will be
wanting on his part. to render this seminary
(Which will be equally open for the recep-
ton of students from every part of the Uni
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 regular course
of military studies and Instructions, and also
for the purpose OF difusing military science
more generally, Capt. Partridge will deliver
annually, at the aforementioned seminary,
three courses of public lectures the hysl
course to commence on the second Monday
in May the second course on the second
Monday inJuly land the third course on the
first dnnday in October annually. These
lectures will embrace the following branches
Of ynilitary science and instruction, viz
Ist. Permanent and field fertilization, the
construction of field works generally, and
also Of marine batteries.
Cd The attack and defence of fortified
places.
3D. The use of artillery with general ex-
position OF the principles OF gunnery.
4th. Military Tactics.
9Th. Garrison and field service of troops
embracing particularly their police, and rules
or turning of mounting and relieving quarts
md sentinels, and also for guard duty like
wise castrametation.
9Th General rules for the attack and de-
fence OF province OF country, embracing
an exposition Of the principles OF base lines
ot operation.
7th. Rules forthe inspection and review Of
troops.
9th A summary of ancient fortiGcation,
and also ot the ancient modes OF attacking
and defending fortified places.
9th. summary OF the ancient tactics, par
ticularly those of the Greeks aud Romans
10th. A description OF some OF the most
celebrated battles and sieges, both Of ancient
and modern times, for he purpose OF prac
ticaliy illustrating the principles explained
Ia the lectures In order to render the lee
lures on fertilization perfectly Ineligible,
plans will be prepared, on which the several
parts OF work will be clearly and distinct
ly exhibited.
Particular attention will be given to full
explanation OF ali the technical terms used
in iortifcations, as well as iii alis the other
departments OF military sCieneSs A tuIl
course will comprise about tweuty1e ctures !;
i've 10 be delivered in each week until the
course be finished. The terms for attend
ing a course will be ten dollars. Gentlemen
subscribing Tor two courses, will be allowed
ever alter to attend gratis. All those attend
ing the lectures Will be entitled, daring the
time OF such attendance, 10 practical militia
ry instruction, and also to The privilege OF
the reading room, without any additional
charge.
UNIFORM DRESS.
A Hussar Jacket, of dark blue cloth,
with three rows of white bullet buttons in
uout, lie tVO Oul,IuS lOHS tel'uIlttIiiS III
tie past he top of the shoulders, the Intervals
between the buttons OF each row to be one
fourth of an inch standing collart rise a.
high as the tipof the ear. with button on each
side the cuffs maented on the upper side,
With button on each angle, and slit longi-
tudinally on the under side, with four but
tons Of simiiarslze, set close on each -
the Jacket terminating in peake in front
and rear With two buttons behind az the hot.