Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-14

ches will not be considered as comprised III
the regular course of education, and conSe-
ouently those who attend to them will be
charged separately. The amount OF this
charge will be as reasonable as possible, and
probably much less thani is usually paid tor
instruction in them. Each stp3ent. join.
ing the Academy, will be requiredto 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 a 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 wears in advance, and, in the mean time,
will be enabled to acquire good military
and scieptific education. Young gentlemen,
also. destined for the navy, can here be m
structed in the scientific part of their profess
sion. and. at the same time, obtaina correct
knowledge of ratification, and ut military
operations generally on land, whichfit 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 60 give notice
accordingly, to Capt Partridge, through the
medium of the post Office, previous to the
first of September next, and to state whether
they wish them to gothrough- with the fuil
course of education, and, If not, to specify
particularly those branches to which they de-
Sire them to attend, and also to mention their
ages.
pressing his wish that those students (parts
cularIy of the younger CLASSY 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
yantages and he begs leave to assure the
American people, thai no exertions will be
wanting on bis part to render this seminary
(Which will be equally open for the recep-
ton of students from every part OF the Uni
ted Staies) 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 Ia 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 frs.
course to commence on the second Monday
in May the second course on the second
Monday injuly and the third course on the
first ionday in October annually. These
lectures will embrace the following branches
OF military science and instruction, VIZ:
lst. Permanent anti field fertilization, the
construction 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.
4th. Military Tactics.
9TH. Garrison and field service Of troops,
embracing particularly their police, and rules
for turning off amounting and relieving guarfs
and sentinels, and also tor guard duty Ike
wise castrametation.
9th. General rules for the attack and de-
fence OF province or country, embracing
an exposition Of the principles of base lines
of operation.
7th Rules forth inspection and review Of
troops.
9th. A summary of ancient ratification,
and also of the ancient modes OF attacking
and defending fortified places.
9th. A summary Of the ancient tactics, par
ticuarly those of the Creeks and Romans.
10th. A description OF some OF the most
celebrated battles and sieges, both of ancient
and modern times, tor The purpose OF prac-
tically Illustrating the principles explained
in the lectures. In order 10 render the lee
lures on forti6cation perfectly intelhgible,
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 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 !;
i've 10 be delivered in each week until The
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. All those attend
ing the lectures viii 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.
A 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 row to be one
fourth OF an inch standing collarto rise a.
highas the tipof the ear. with button on each
side the cuffs indented on the upper side,
with hutton on each angle, and slit longi-
tudinally on the under side, with four but
tons OF a similar size, set close on each -
the Jacket terminating in peake in front,
and rear. with two buttons behind at the bot
tom OF the waist, which must extend as low
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