The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-04-07

SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER IN USE.
Constructed in accordance with the Science and
Philosophy of Nature, in the pecu.
liar formofa
Concavo-Convex Ellipsis,
Admirably adapted tothe Organs of Sight, end
PERFECTLY NATURAL TO THE EYE,
afforling altogether the best artificial help to
the Human Vision ever invented. Sold only by
| the Professor Of Optics and Spectacle NdntYdctu
rer. The advantages of these Spectacles over
| all others are:
1st-The only true Lens known, being
perfectly free from chr0matic light, 80 well
known to be the cause of injury to vision, and
makes the change from spectacles to glasses of
stronger power so often required, while both
near and distant objects are seen with equal IA
cility through the same glasses.
2d-Can be worn with perfect case
for any length of time at one sitting, giving as
tonishing clearness of vision particularly by can
die or other artificial hght-comfort to the spec
taele wearer hitherto unknown.
3d-Change Of speciacIes or Glasses
of stronger magnifying power, in most cases
disease or premature decay-thus securing to the
patient good sight during life.
4tb-When the Eyes pnin or ache
from the action of bright light, such as is re-
fected from snow, sunny weather, white paper,
and in reading, writing or sewing, or NlVld col
ored bodies these lenses, by softening the rays,
effect most agreeable sensation and perfect
cure.
5th-In all nervous affections Of the
Eyes causing dull or starting pains in the eye
balls or temples, appearance OF luminous or
dark spots on the atmosphere, aching or feeling
like sand in the eye, the disturbed nerves are
Quoted, soothed and entirely restored
8th-Ground by peculiar machinery,
got up at great cost, automatically calculated
expressly for the manufacture of his lens so as
to produce itwithlthe true spherical accuracyand
IT'S focus at the exact centera point OF vital i'm
portance, and which no other lens possesses
7th-Proof Of superiority over the old
kind of spectacles:-they are used exclusively at
all the hospitals for the diseases of the eye in
New York and elsewhere.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS.
From Medical gentleman, professors of the high
est opthalmc talent in Wheeling and the Union
Wheeling, March alst, 1865.
Ihave examined Prof. Bernhardts very com
plete assortment of Spectacles and lenses They
are better adapted than any have before seen
TO remedy the imperfections Of vision, that can
be benefited by the use of Spectacles The pure
ness and clearness of the glass or crystal used ia
an item worthy of special attention. / recon-
mend Prof Bernhardt with confidence and great
cheerfulness to the patronage Of the public
JOHN FRISSELL, NJ ID.
Wheeling W Va, March 81, 1865
This is to certify that have examined great
variety of Glasses manufactured by Prof NJ.
Bernhardt of New York and in Justice to the
Professor, must say that his Glasses are OF very
superior quality, adapted to meet the wants of
almost every eye, whore the vision is i'll any way
imperfect
convex Glasses that were Of very superior work
manship and quality, rendering vision very dis
tinct almost as perfect as in youth. L yield
this testimony in favor of the Professors Glass
es very cheerfully. A. S. TODD, NJ. d.
Wheeling, March 3lst, 1865.
Ihave examined Prof NJ. Bernhardts Specta
cles and Glasses Crystals, etc, and have great
pleasure in recommending them to those desiring
good Glasses They are made of the best mate
rial and in scientific style. The Professor is en-
inently capable of adapting Glasses to suit the
ewes OF any who may apply to him, and | conf
IDENTIFY recommend him to public patronage
Prof NJ. Bernhardt is thoroughly educated
physician. E. A. HILDRETH, NJ, ID.
Wheeling March 81, 1865.
The Spectaces of Prof Bernhardt are manu-
featured according to approved scientific princi
ples and in the most artistic style and show him
to be an intelligent and skillful optican The
frames are so constructed as to be nicely ADJUST
ed TO the nose and face which in itself is no tri-
fling recommendation, and the use of crystal in.
stead of glass, (Which vastly more clear
than glass is also much harder and there
fore less liable to be broken OF scratchedD gives
them great superiority over ordinary Spectaeles
l therefore respectfully recommend froi. Bern
hardt to all whose eyes require the assistance OF
glasses as one who Is evidently proficient III
both the science and art of his profession
w. I. BATES, NJ. ID.
Wheeling W. Va. March 30, 1855.
We have examined the lenses Of Prof. NJ
Bernhardt and consider them superior 10 any
we have ever seen. They are admirably adap.
ted not only to improve the imperiection Of I'M
paired sight but to relieve the WEAKNESS Of Wis.
ion which constant study produces. Many OF
the Glasses are of new and ingenious c0ntri-
vance We cordially recommend the Professor
to all those who require scientific optical assist
ance JOHNC HUPP, NJ. D.,
r. H. CUMMINS NJ. D.,
JOHN M0FFAT.
Second Presbyterian Church.
JAMES DRUMMOND.
Hospital Chaplain.
ALEX. MARTIN,
Fourth street NJ. E. Church.
d. w. FISHER,
First Presbyterian Church.
Wheeling, March 81 1865.
lam perfectly satisfied, after careful examina-
ton Of hs glasses and testimonials from eminent
physicians of other cities, and from our own med
ical faculty that Prof Bernhardt Is an accom-
plshed optician.
I cheerfully recommend him to all who may
need the skin of thoroughly educated physi.
clan, THOS G. ADDISON,
Rector ST. Matthews Church.
PENNSYLVANIA.
EXECUTIVE CHAMAER
HARRISBURG Pa, March p, 1865 5
Having for many years suffered from weak.
ness and pain in my eyes, and consequent loss OF
power in them I have experienced great difheul-
ty i'm procuring glasses to relieve me. This morn
| ing received from Professor Bernhardt q pair
| of Spectacles which suits my eyes better than
any ever used and 1 do not hesitate TO recon-.
mend him as a skillfnl Optician and Oculist.
A. G. CURTIN, Gov. of Pennsylvania.
STATE OF INDIANA.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, I
IypIANAPoLIs March IA, 1864.
have much pleasure in recommending the
| double vision spectacles manufactured by Prof.
Bernhardt. From what know Of them-a pair
| having been furnished and now in use in my
| family-I have no hesitation in saving that be-
| lieve them to be of superior quality and work
manship. recommend the Professor a. an ac'
complished and skiIlful 0ptician.
| G. p MORTON, Gov. of Indiana.
vTestimonials similar to the above may be
seen at Professor Bernhardts Office, from
HON. HoRATIO SEYMOUR E1-Gosernor Of
! New York.