Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-21

Tut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
It's branches, {and in the shortest time
poss;hle,) by Mr.. A. PRINTENS. an
Acadelnician of France, who by the
most simple. easy and expeditions prin.
eeiples recently adopted by modern A
cademicians in Europe. offers respect.
fuliy,sthe 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 ofthe 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 in the art. and gain such an &C
Qaaintanee with their weapon. as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in charge of cavalry,
az storming a redoubt. &c. SC.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar or the manner of perfeetng himself
after taking the number OF lessons a.
boye stated
On the perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. p. will 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.
lie respectfully suggests. that fem
Ger. to appear to the best advantage.
must be endowed with natures gifts.
such as height, size, proportion, sup
nleness, and activity: in short, posses
Stag a fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may flatter himsel I
that Mr.. r. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art of
Fencing, in such manner as will ena-
bic him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian. or
English aratlemies.
Tie stiltty IF Fencing, ana its graces.
Parents and guardians are respect
falls informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman
mandy and distinguished amusement
il farRs his body il teaches him t
Mace himself in proper upright att
fude. aud instructs him iii the means oil
self defence.
Every exercise, in general. has its
advantages, and concurs in acCum
.plishing general effect: but non
can give elegance and freedom III a
greater degree than that Of Fencing.
because III it every part of the body is
continually IN action: anu moreover 1t
hripgs and confrms health, the most
iuyaiuable blessing Of lie: it also ena
bles those who practice it. topursue o
Their exercises with greater facility.
particularly dancing. as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
wbsm MIR. =. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
nv pests. and in various parts OF the
United ststcs, particularly in Charles
tor. S. G.. aud from whom be can pro.
duce the nest satisfactory recommen-
datioas.
TERMS.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs gentle
mon residing in alexandria. and wish
;no to became his scholars, that his
TENS are five dollars for ten tickets.
for lessons in Fca&ins, taken in their
own lodging. apd fifteen tickets. Tor les,
soss in Fencing taken privately at any
timeln the Fen ing School.
Gentlemen in. offices. or other -oCcu-
pations. may take Their lessons at Can
eaSs may have twelve tickets for two
.,,,,uars aud a quarter. il they take their
. ,,es,'ns in the course of month.
Mr. p. respectfully Informs French.
cnanish. and italian gentlemen. who
9 ~ mi know how 10 speak English, that
~ ~ vii, interpret for them, or teach
III. ~ how 10 make themselves under
s s in English by the same (vcryl
s s;o,'Jel method with which he lately
s s the Frcuch Language with the
r.c-,est sucress, to several respectable
ad;es aud Gentlemen in Georgetown
MIR. p. having no inrumbsanre what
.,ar will receive any proposal Through
,he most office) for being attached TO a
Az. ,tha. academy. or for being.