Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-13
FENCING.

OctGnCe. with the small SWOfu,
CW aad rhrust. and Broad Sword. is
technically and perfectly taught in all
5 branches, land I'm the shortest time
,sss;5le.) by Mr.. A. pRiNTENS, an
A"ademician OF france, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
rIp'ss recently adopted by modern A
ra!-micians in Europe, soffers respect
,liy, the gentlemen attached to the ar
nav, Who require prompt knowledge
% Fencing, 20 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
ut praalise that his scholars shall in
every case acquire all the graces of the
srt in that time, but thinks himself au-
taorised by long experience. of about
90 years. tn assure them that they Will
within that time. learn every thing most
usefaI in the art, and gain such an &C
guaiataace with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in charge of cavalry,
or storming redouht, &c. &c.
instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the amer of perfectIng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
b1ye stated.
On the ps-fsctiOn Of Fencing.
Mr.. i, wili not undertake to limit a.
ny time for teaching every thing re-
uiisite "a, those gentlemen who wish to
i,,sru the ast of Fencing so perfectly as
IA M rsaled with first rate tencers.
SIC respectfully suggests. that len
Ger. to appear to the best advantage,
must he endowed with natures gifts.
such as height, size, proportion, sup
n!eness. and activity: in short, posses
sing fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may fatter himself
that MIR. p. will teach him perfectly
the use ana 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
English academies.
re utility IF Fencing, ami its gracss.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully informed, that doys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement
it forms his body; il teaches him IT,
place himself in proper upright atti-
tude. AMI ins,ructs him in the means Of
SELF defence.
Every exercise. in general, has it
advantages. and cOnCurs in accom-
plishiag 4 general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in
greater degree than that vi Fencing,
bee ause i'll it every par. of the body is
continually in action: ard moreover 1t
brings AMI confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing Of life: it also ena-
bies th1se wao practice it. TO pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, as has been al
ready >xperie,tS by several gentlemen
whom STR. z. has had the hoNDr of
teaching in military academies, militia
nv posts. aud in varions parts OF the
United Ststes. particularly in Charles
ton, :. C.. aad from waOm he can pro-
dnce the most satisfactory recommen-
dati0ns.
TERMS.
Mr.. p. respectfully Informs gentle
men residing in .lie,candria, and wish
ing to becnme his scholars, that his
teens are Eve dollars for ten tickets,
flr lessons in Eeacing, taken in their
own lodging. and fifteen tickets. for les
sons in Fru~ing takcn privately al any
time IN taD Fep"ing School.
tientleinen in o'hres, or Other OCCU-
nations. may take their lessons AT Can
die light.
BOYS NAV have twelve tickets for two
dollars aGd quarter. it they take their
lessons in the Cours IT a month.
Mr.. p. rcsprctiaiiy Informs French.
Spanish. and italian gentlemen, who
do not know huS to speak English, that
he viii interpret for them, or teach
them how 10 make themselves under
stood in English by the same (very
simplc) methoa with which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
Ladies' and Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. r. having M REMEMBRANCE what
ever, willreceiSe anyproposal Through
the post oliice) for being attached 10 a
military or other academy. or for being
employed as a tutor ina private family,
in any part Of the United States. He
is perfectly competent to fill either of