Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-04
FENCING.

N Defence, with the Small Sword,
Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword. is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, land in the shortest time
possibie,) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Academician of France, who by tho
most 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 beunderstood 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 ycars) to assure them that they will
within that time, learn every thing most
useful i'm the art. and gain such an &C
auaintance with their weapon. as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in a charge of cavalry,
or storming a redoubt, sc. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar ON the manner of perfectrng himself
after taking the number of lessons "a
boye stated.
On The perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. p. will not undertake to limit a.
nv time fer teac hing 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. Ia appear to the best advantage,
must be endowed With natures gifts.
such as height, size, proportion. sup
pleness. and activity: in shert, posses
sing a fine aud manly appearance
Such n gentleman may flatter himsel I
that Mr.. P. will teach him perfectly
the use aud the graceful in tho art OF
Fencing, in such manner as Will ena-
bic him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
Eaglish academies.
The utility Of Fencing, ana ITS graces.
Parents and guardians are respect
f,Ily Informed, that boys likewise are
tausht the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman
manly aud distinguished amusemen; !,
i forms his body il teaches him to
place himself in proper upright att
tude. and instructs him IN the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
advantages. and Concurs in accom-
pHshing a general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in
greater degree than that of Fencing.
because ia it every part OF the body is
continually IN action: and moreover 1t
brings and confirms health, the most
;ayaIuable blessing of life: it also ena
b,es those whu practice it. to pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility.
particularly dancing, as has been al
raady experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mr.. p. has had the honor OF
teaching in military. academies. militia
w posts. and in various parts OF The
United Ststes. particularly in Charles
+eu.-S. C. and from WHOM he can pro-
dnee thc most satisfactory recommen-
dations..
Mr.. P. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in Alexandria, and wish
;np to BECOME his scholars, that his
terms arc FIVE dollars for ten tickets,
fur lessons in Fencing. taken IN their
own lodging, and fifteen tickets. for les
sons in Fencing taken privately at any
time m the Fenciug Schaol.
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, it they take their
lessons in the courseof a month.
Mr.. p. respectfully iaforns French,
snan;sh. and Italian gentlemen, who
do not know how to speak English, that
he will interpret for them, or teach
them how 10 make themselves under
stood in English by the same very
s;mole) method with which he lately
taught the French language with the.
rreatest success, to several respectable
ladies and Gentlemen in Georgetown
MIR. r. having no incumbrance what
ever. viii receive any proposal (throngh
,sI;raN for hping attached To a