Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-20

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superior to any other in use-constructed in &C.
cordance with the science and philosophy OF
nature. in the peculiar form OF
CONCAVE CONVEX ELlPSIS.
admirably adapted 70 the organs Of Sight and
perfectly natural tc the eye, sfordlng sltogeth'
or the best artificial help to tho human vision
ever invented. Used only by
MORRIS BERNHARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MANI FAC
TURER.
The advantages Of these Srectacles over all
/. THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PER
Feet EASE for any length Of time at Que SIT
ting, giving astonishing ciearness OF vision, oy
candle or any other artificial light, comfort to
the spectacle wearer hitherto unknown.
2. HOW TO SELECT GLASSES It re:
quires professional guidance even when good
article is offered. Doctor Bernhard not only
has The best Glasses that can. be found in
and gives indispensable advice as to the prope:
selection Of them.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors of the
highest Opthalmic talent in Alexsn.
dria, Va. hnd the Union.
Alexandria, Va Sept. 10. 1870.
1t .nords much pleasure to state that after
careful examination of the glasses used BY PTot.
Bernhsrdt and his peculiar arrangements Tor
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defects and disesses OF the human eye, VIC feel
assured that he is most skillful and accom-
plished Opticisn, and we very cordially COM
mend him to the confidence of the community
NJ. NJ. LEWIS, M. y.
BEDFORD BROWN, NJ. D.
WI. B kLIPSTEIN, II. l..
J. J. BULLOCK,
Pastor Second Presbyterian Church.
EOBr 4. S HOUGH, M: d.,
Pastor NJ. f.. Church South.
Alexandria, September Il, 1870.
judging from the interview which l have
had with Professor NJ. Bernhard, I believe
him to be skilltul Optician, and from the
many certificates which ne has from the highest
men of the South, that he is an experienced and
'''''0'' FL MURPHY, MI
have examined the Brazilian Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses of DR.. NJ. Bern.
hsrdt. and regard them OF superior quailty ana
surprising any that ever came under my OBJ
servation. Testimonials from the most prom-
nent citizens of tho country prove that numbers
have been greatly benefited by the Doctor. I
take pleasure in recommending him TO any ny VINO
may need his services T. d. HAY ES,
Pastor of the M. Z. Church
Alexandria. Va, Sept -. 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter, Of Alabama.
kufsule. Ala, April T. 1870.
Dr. NJ. Bernhard, Oculist and Optician:
deep sense ss' Of Obligation feel for the profes.
sional kindness extended to me, by which, with
eye sight impaired by years of application and
study, am enabled to write this note with the
clearness of vision which | enjoyed in the days
life long be spared that humanity may enjoy
the scientific skill of ono so eminently qualified
in mind and heart to do good to his fellowmen.
With grateful acknowledg permit me to
subscribe myself,
Your obedient servant and friend,
Gov. JNO. GILL SHORTER.
State OF South Carolina,
Executive Dept
Columbia, June l9, 1867.
Sir: have made full and satisfactory test of
the Spectacles procured from you, and have
adapted to my eyes than any I have ever used.
The facilities with which you fitted the glass to
my eye furnished mo conclusive evidence Of
your thorough experience as an Oculist.
Your attachments in your profession entitle
you to tho confidence, patronage and gratitude
of the public.
l have tho honor TO DO very respectfully
YOURS, JAMES L. ORR,
Governor Of South Carolina.
Portsmouth, Va, Dec l. 1865.
Prof Bernhard Il owe you debt of graft
tude for the benefit you have rendered me. For
many years l have been accustomed to use
glasses when reading or writing, and always
with pain, more or less, to my eyes. You have
relieved me from all Inconvenience. / can now
read and write for all hours without any pain,
and can see objects distant and near through
the same glasses with clearness and distinctness
that have not experienced since my youth.
JOSEPH Il. PLUNKETT,
Pastor Of ST. Paul's.
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen
at NJ. Bernhardt's office from the NEST reliable
and well known gentlemen of the United States
among whom are:
Horatio Seymour Ex-Governor of New York
K. E. Fenton, Ex-Governor of New York.
A. q. Curtin, Ex-Governor of Pennsylvania.
K. B. Hays, Governor Of Ohio.
Q. P. Morton, Ex-Governor of Indiana.
Alexander Ramsey, ex-Gov, of Minnesota.
Henry A. Swift, Ex-Governor of Minnesota.
Richard Yates, Ex-Governor of Illinois.
T. M. Patten, Ex-Governor of Alabama.
Joseph E. Brown Ex-Gov. of Georgia.
Jonathan Worth, Gov. of North Carolina.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Office hours from 9 a. N. to o. M.
MANSION HOUSE
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere DR..
Bernhard will be able 10 remain here but
short time only.
IEMPLOY NO:PEDDLERS.
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