Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-26
FENCING.

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Il Defence, with the Small Sword,
Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught In all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
possibIe,) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Academician of France, who by the
NEST simple, easy and expeditions Prln-
ciples recently adopted by modern "A
cademicians in Europe, offers respect
fully. the gentlemen attached to the ar
my, VIA require a 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 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
ouaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them In
Boarding ship, in a charge OF cavalry,
or storming redoubt, &c. &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
ny time for teaching every thing re-
anisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing 50 perfectly as
70 be- ranked with first rate fencerS.
he respectfully suggests. that len
Ger. to appear to the best advantage,
must be endowed with natures gifts.
such as height, size, proportion, sup
pIeness, and activity: in short, possess
sing a fine aud manly appearance
Such a gentleman may Halter himself
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use aud the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, in such manner as will ena-
bIe him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
Tie utility Of Fencing, and its sraceS.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully informed. that boys likewise are
taught the art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman a
maa!y and distinguished amusement !;
it fnrns his body; it teaches him to
place himself in proper upright attl-
tnle. aid instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise. in general, has it.
adyanta yes, and concurs in accom-
ulishiug a general effect: but none
can rive elegance and freedom in a
greater degree than that of Fencing,
because in it every part of the body is
continually IN action: and moreover 1t
brings aud confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing Of life: it also ena-
pie, those who practice it. to pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing. as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom MIR. p. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies. militia
~ ppsts. and ia various parts OF the
United StStcs. particularly in Charles
ton, 5. G.. aud from whom he can pro-
duce the most satisfactory recOmmen-
iatinns.
TERMS.
Mr.. P. respectfully informs gentle
men resiiing in alexandria, and wish
inr Ia become his scholars, that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets,
for lessons in Ten"ing. taken in their
own lodging. aud ffeen tickets. for les
sons in Fencing taken privately at any
time IN the Fencing School.
Gentlemen in offices, or other occu-
pations, nay take their lessons AT Can
die light.
b VS. may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and quarter. if they take their
lessons in the course OF a month.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs French,
Spanish. and italian gentlemen. who
d. nat know how to speak English, that
he will interpret for them, or teach
them how TO make themselves under
stood in English ny the same very
s;mole) method with which he lately
Taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
Ladies AID Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. r. having m imrumbranCe what
ever, will receive any proposal Chrough
the post o!ice) for being attached To a
for huinur