Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-29


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CRYSTAL
TRADE MARK.
GLASS ECT A G L E S,
superior to any other in use-constructed in &C
cordsnce with the science and philosophy OF
nature in the peculiar form Of
CONCAVE CONVEX ELlPSIS,
admirably adapted 20 the organs Of Sight. and
perfectly natural TO the eye, ailordlng atogeth'
er the best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented. Used only by
MORRIS BERNHARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MANUFAc-
The advantages of these Spcctacles over all
/. THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PER
Feet EASE for any length of time at one sit
ting, giving astonishing ciesrness of vision. by
candle or any other artificial light. comfort to
the spectacle wearer hitherto unknown.
2. HOW TO SELECT GLASSES 1t 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 rs 20 the prope:
selection Of them.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors OF ID"
highest Opthalmic talent in Alexan-
dria Va. ind the Union.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. IT, 1870.
1t affords much pleasure to state that after
careful examination of the glasses used by froi.
Bernhard and his peculiar arrangements ior
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defects and diseases OF the human eye, we feel
assured that he is a most skillful and accom-
plished Optician, and we very cordially COM
mend him to the confidence of the community.
NJ M. LEWIS, NJ. y.
BEDFORD BROWN, NJ; D;
J. J. BULLOCK,
Pastor Second Presby terrain Church.
KOBT r. S llOUGH, n. D.,
Pastor NJ. +. Church South.
Alexandria, September II, 1870.
Judging from the interview which l have
had with Professor M. Bernhard, l believe
him to be a skilful Optician, and from the
many certificates which nc has from the highest
men of the South, tina. he is an experienced and
reliable Ocuist.
FL. MURPHY, NIL.
l have examined the Brazilian Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses OF DR.. NJ. Bern
hsrdt. and regard them of superior quality and
surprising any that ever came under my OBJ
servstion. Testimonials from the most promI-
nent citizens Of the country prove that numbers
have been greatly benefited by the Doctor. l
take pleasure in recommending him to any who
may need his services. II: Il; HAYNES,
Pastor of the NJ. +. Church.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. ~. 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter, of Alabama.
Eufaula Ala, APRIL 7, 1870.
DR.. M. Bernhard, Oculist and Op!ician:
My Dear Sir: beg 10 express to you IN"
deep sense Of obligation I feel for tho proies-
sionsl kindness extended TO me- by which, with
study, I am enabled to write this note with the
clearness of vision which enjoyed in the days
of my youth. May your honorable and useful
life long be spared, that humanity may enjoy
the scientific skill Of ono SO eminenty qualified
in mind and heart to do good to his fellowmcn
With grateful acknowledgements, permit mo 10
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
the pleasure to say that tho glasses arc better
adapted TO my eyes than any have ever used.
my eye furnished me conclusive evidence o.
your thorough experience nc m Oculist.
Your attachments in your profession entt!o
you 10 the confidence, patronage and gratitude
Of tho public.
l have tho honor to be very respectfully
yours, JAMES l.. ORR,
Governor Of South Carolina.
Portsmouth, Va, Dec |, 1865.
Prof Bernhsrdt Il owe you debt Of graft
f,,l fnrf hN Inv hoty Inr
many years l have been accustomed TO uso
glasses when reading or writing, and always
with pain, moro or less, to my eyes You have
relieved me from sll Inconvenience. L 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 distnctneSs
that have not experienced since my youth
JoSEPH II. PLUNKETT,
Pastor Of st. Paurs.
Testimonials similar to tho above may be seen
at M. Bernhardts Office from the NEST reliable
and we'll known gentlemen Of the United States,
among whom are:
Horatio Seymour Ex-Governor Of New YORK.
K. y. Fenton, Ex-Governor Of New YORK.
A. q. Curtin, Ex-Governor Of Pennsylvania
X. Is. Hays, Governor of Ohio.
q. p Morton, Ex-Governor of Indiana.
Alexander Ramsey, cXGov. OF MiInesola.
Henry A. Swift, ex-Govovnor OF Minnesota
Richard Yates, ex-Governor OF Limos.
Il M. Patten, Ex-Governor OF Alabama
joseph Z. Brown, Ex-GOv Of Georgia.
Jonathan Worth, Gov Of North Caroiina.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Office hours from ga. m to p. NJ
MANSION HOUSE.
N p,-Owjng to engagements elsewhere. DR..
Rornbardt will DO able 10 remain here but -
''N' | EMPLOY NO PEDDLERS.
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