Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-08
FENCING.

Cut and Thrust, and Broad SWORD, IS
technically aud perfectly taught in all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
possible,) by Mr.. A. P2iNTENS, an
Acadomician of France, who by tho
mast simple, easy and expeditions prin-
ciplss recently adopted by modern A
eademicians in Europe, offers respect
fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
nay. VIII require prompt knowledge
of Fencing, to teach them the use OF
the snail sword in forty lessons, and
the use OF the Cut and Thrust in twenty.
ae wishes to be understood that he does
not pranise that his scholars shall in
every ease acquire all the graccs OF the
art in that time, but thinks himself au.
.thoriscd by long experience, OF about
90 years. to assure them that they Will
within that time, learn every thing most
useful in tue art. and gain such an &C
uuaintance with their weapon, as may
proSe of essential service to them in
boarding ship. III a charge OF cavalry,
Or storming a rcdoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the mauaer of perfectrng himself
after taking the number OF lessons a.
bJye stated.
o. The perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. T.. will not undertake to limit a
ny time for teaching every thing re-
gaisite to those gentlemen who wish to
Ieara thc at Of FtacinS so perfectly as
la bsraakcd with first rate fenccrs.
sic respectfully suggests, that len
Ger. to appear to the best advantage'
mast be endowed with natures gifts.
such as height, size, proportion, sup.
pienasx, and activity: in short. posses
SIM a fine and manly appearance
SYc, gentleman may Halter himself
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful In the art OF
Fencing, in such manner as will ena-
bile him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
Eng!isa academies.
Tie utility Of Fencing, ana its sr0ces.
Parents aud guardians are respect
fully Informed, that bnys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise aTards a young gentleman a
manly aud distinguished amusement;
it forms his body; it teaches him to
place himself in proper upright attI-
tule. and instracts aim in the means of
self delence.
Every exercise, In general, has it.
advantages, aud conCurs in accom
plishing general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom III a
greater degrees than that al Fencing,
because ia it every part of the body is
continually IN action: and moreover it
brinss aud confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing Of life: it also ena-
b!cs those who practice it. TO pursue o.
Their egarcises with greater facility,
particularly dancing. as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whnm Mr.. Z. has had the honor OF
teaching in military academies, militia
ry pnsts, aud in various parts of the
United St,tcs. particularly in Charles
ton. S. c. and from whom lie eau pro-
duce the most satisfactory recOmiDen-
datiOns.
TERMS.
Mr.. P. respectfully informs gentle
mrn rcsiding in Alexandria, and wish
ing tn beconc his schnlars, that his
terms arc Eve dollars for ten tickets,
fur lessons in Fearing, taken IN their
owa lodging, and fifteen tickets. fnr les
sons ia Frnring taken privately at any
time IN the Fencing School.
t;cn:iemea in offices, or other occu-
nations. may take thcir lessons at Cam
die light.
BAYS may have twelve tickets for two
dnilars anI quarter. il they take their
Isssnns in the cnursc OF a month.
Mr.. p. respectfully Informs French,
Spanish. and Italian gentlemen, who
do not know how to speak English, that
he will interpret for them, or teach
than how tn make themselves under
stood in English by the same very
s;mhe) method with which he lately
taucht til, French language with the
grratrst success, to several respectable
LADIES' aud Gcntlenen in Georgetown
Mr.. p. having M inram5rance what
ever, will receive any proposal Through
the pnst nliire) for being attached TO a
military or ot,er academy, or for being
enuInyad as tutor in private family,
in any part Of the United States. He
is perfectly competent to fill either of
.Isso c;tnatinns heinp a professor of |