Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-12
FENCING.

Out aad Thrust, and broad oWOru, 10
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
puss;ole,) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENs, an
Academician of France, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
cipies recently adopted by modem A
cademicians in Europe. offers respect
fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
my, whu 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.
lie 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'a 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
uuaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them In
boarding ship, in charge OF cavalry,
or storming redoubt, &c. &c.
instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfecttng himself
after taking the number OF lessons a.
boye stated.
On the perfection of Fencing.
Mr.. p. will not undertake to limit g.
ny time for teaching every thing re-
quisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing so perfectly as
10 ne ranked with first rate fencers.
dc respectfully suggests, that fen
Ger. to appear to the best advantage
mast be endowed with natures gifts,
such as height, size, proportion, sup
pIeness, and activity: in short. possess
sing a fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may Halter himself
that MIR. p. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, in such manner as Will ena-
bIe him to present himself in Europe
before aay of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
IRE utility Of Fencing, and its sracss.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully informed. that boys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement /,
it forms his body; it teaches him to
place himself in a proper upright atti-
tutlr, and instructs him i'm the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has it,
advantages, and cOncurs in accom-
plishing general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in a
greater degree than that OF Fencing,
because ia it, every part of the body is
continually IN action: and moreover it
brings and confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing of life: it also ena-
bies those who practice it, to pursue o.
thsr exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing. as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mr.. 2. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies. militia
nv posts. and in various parts OF the
United Ststes, particularly in Charles
ton, S. c. aud fran whom he can pro.
duce the most satisfactory recommen-
latiOns.
TERMS.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .ilecGRdrla, and wish
jr- to become his scholars, that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets,
for lessons in Fencing. taken in their
ownlotging. and ifeen tickets. for les
sons in Fencing taken privately at any
time IN the Fencing School.
Gentlemen in Offices. or other occu-
pations. 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 course of 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
them how to make themselves under
stood in English by the same VERY
simole) method with which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
Ladies' aud Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. p. having no incumbrance what
ever, will receive any proposal Through
the past olfce) for being attached 10
military or Other academy, or for being
employed as a tutor in a private family.
in any part Of the United States. He
il perfectly competent to Gil either of
these situations, being professor of