Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-29

as students. except forthe Hebrew &. French
languages, Fencing and Music. These bran.
cheswillnot be consideredas comprised IN
the regular course OF education, and ,c0nse-
ouentfy those who attend to them will be-
charged separately. The amount OF this
charge will be as reasonable as possible. and
probably much less than is usually paid Tor
instruction in them. Each student. onJoin-
ing the Academy, will be requiiedto pay one
quarter tuition androom rent in advance );
after which, payment will be required at the,
expiration OF every second quarter.
Young gentlemen. destined for college
education, can be prepared at this seminary
for admission into any College OF University
in the country, either as freshman, or one o.
two years in advance, and, IN the mean lime' ).
will be enabled to acquire a good military.
and scientific education. Young gentlemen,
also. destined for the navy. can here DE M
structed in the scientific part OF their probes
sion. and, at the same time, obtain correct
knowledge of fortl6cation, and OF military
operations generally ,on land. Which It is De.
lieyed, they would ind highly useful IN lu-
ture life. Parents and guardians who are
desirous of placing their sons or wards at
this seminary, are requested 60 give notice
accordingly, ~ CdPt' 4 .d'tiosO, tuiou6u
medium 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, il 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 visit that those students (paEli-
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 proportonaily greater adj
vantages (; and he begs leave TO assure the
American people, that no exertioaS will be
wanting on his part. 10 render this seminary
(Which will he equally open for the recep-
ton of Students from every part OF the Uni
ted ,Stafesl in all respects worthy of their
patronage.
MILITARY LECTURES.
For the accommodation Of gentlemen,
(parlicuiarly of those holding commissions
IN the volunteer corps and militia who may
not wish to go through with a regular course
of military studies and Instructions, and also
for the purpose OF diffusing military science
more generally, Capt Partridge will deliver
annually, al the aforementioned seminary,
three courses OF public lectures; the hrsi
course TO commence on the second Moniay
i'm May the second course OH the second
Monday in July and the third course on the
first Monday in October annually. These
lectures will embrace the following branches
OF military science and Instruction, VIZ:
iSt. Permanent and field forti6catioa, the
construction of field works generally, and
also ct 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.
5th Garrison and field service Of troops,
embracing particularly their police, and rules
tor turning of mounting and relieving guaris
aud sentineis, and also Tor guard duty like
wise castrametation.
9th. General rules for the attack and de-
fence of a province or country, embracing
an exposition Of the principles Ut base lines
OF operation.
7th. Rules for the inspection and review Of
troops.
9Th. A summary of ancient forti6cation.
and also of the ancient modes Of attacking
anu defending fortified places.
9th. summary OF the ancient tactics, par
ticularly those Of the Greeks and Romans.
10Th A description Of some oil the mosi
celebrated battles and sieges, both OF ancient
and modern times, Tor me purpose OF prac-
ticslly Illustrating the principles explained
III the lectures In order To render the lee
lures on lortiication perfectly ineligible,
plans will be prepared, on winch Inc several
parts Of a work viii be clearly and distinct
~ exhibited.
Particular attention will be given TO a full
explanation of all the technical terms used
in Notifications, as we'll as in all the other
departments OF military science. A full
course will comprise about twenty lectures
i've 10 be delivered in eac;i week until the
course be flushed. The terms fer attend.
ing course will be ten dollars. Gentlemen
subscribing for two courses, will be allowed
ever after tn attend gratis. All those attend
ing the lectures will be entitled. during the
time of such atendance, to practical militia
ry instruction, and also 10 the privilege OF
the reading room, without any additional
charge.
UNIFORM DRESS.
A Uassar Jacket, of dark blue cloth,
with three rows Of white bullet buttons in
troat. the Two outside rows terminating lit
tie past The top of the shoulders, the intervals |
between the buttons OF each row 10 be che
fourth OF an inch standing collar to rise "a
high as the tipof the ear, with button on each
side; The cuffs iniented On the upper side.
With button on each angle, and slit iopgi-
on the under side, with four but
tons OF similar size, set close on each -
the cketterninating in peake in from,
and rear, with two buttons behind at the bot.