Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-16

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CRYSTAL
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@ l. A IS SPE T A 9 L 4 S,
superior to any other in use-constructed in &C.
cordance with the science and philosophy OF
nature in the peculiar form of
CONCAVE CONVEX ELIPSIS,
admirably adapted to the organs of Sight, and
perfectly natural to the eye, atfordlng altogeth-
er the best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented. Used only by
NORRIS BERNHARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MANU- FAC
TURER.
The advantages of these Spectacles over all
others sre
/. THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PER
Feet EASE for any length of time at one cit
ting, giving astonishing clearness Of vision, by
candle or any other artificial light, comfort to
the spectacle wearer hitherto unknown.
2. HOW TO SELECT GLASSES Ii re.
quires professional guidance even when good
article is offered. Doctor Bernhardt not only
has the best Glasses that can be found in
the market, but carefully examines the eyes,
and gives indispensable advice rs 70 tho proper
selection of them.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors of the
highest Opthalmic talent in Alexan.
dria Va, snd the Union.
Alexandria, Va Sept. 16. 1870
It affords much pleasure to state that after
careful examination of the glasses used by Prof.
adapting them to the Improvement oftho varied
defects and diseases OF the human eye, we feel
assured that he is most skillful and accom-
plished Optcisn, and we very cordially com
M. M. LEWIS, M. j.
BEDFORD BROWN, M: D:
WIZ. B. KLIPsTEIN, M. D
j. j. BULLOCK,
Pastor SECOND P T esGIT e Z GhT y
Pastor NJ. E. Church South
Alexandria, September II, 1870.
Judging from the interview which ! have
had with Professor II. Rernhardt, I believe
many certificates which he has from the highest
men of the South, that he is an ezperierHec ano
A'''A''' 0N'' MURPHY, NJ
have examined the Brazilian Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses Of Dr.. M: Bern
hardt and regard them of superior quality and
SURPRISING any that ever came under my OBJ
servation. 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
Pastor of the M. K. Church.
Alexandria. Va, Sept 10, 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter, of Alabama.
Eufsula Ala, April 7, 1870.
Dr.. M. Bernhardt, Oculist and Optician:
My Dear Sir: beg TO express to you Inc
de- p sense Of obligation [ feel for the profess
sional kindness extended 10 me, by which with
eye sight impaired BY years of applicati"n, and
study, 1 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
in mind and heart to do good to his felloWmen.
With grateful Acknowledgements, permit me to
subscribe myself,
Your obedient servant and friend,
Gov. JNO. GILL SHORTER.
State of South Carolina,
Executive Dept.
Columbia Jure 10, 1867.
Sir: / have made full ana satisfactory test of
the Spectacles procured from you, and have
adapted to my eyes than any / have ever used.
The facilities with which you fitted the glass to
my eye furnished mo conclusive evidence Of
your thorough experience rs an Oculist
Your attachments in your profession entitle
you to the confidence, patronage and gratitude
of the public.
I have tho honor to be very respectfully
yours, ia M Els l.. ORR,
Governor Of South Carolina.
Portsmouth, Va, Dec. /, 1865.
Prof. Bernhardt:-I owe you debt of graft
tuds for the benefit you have rendered me- For
mspy 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. l can now
read and write for all hours without any pain,
and can see objects distant and near through
that have not experienced since my youth.
1 a" sFA. sosEF y2u E. rLUNKErr,
Pastor Of ST. Fauls.
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen
at NJ. Bernhardts office from the most Teliaole
and well known gentlemen Of tho United States,
among whom are:
Horatio Seymour Ex-Governor of New York.
r. Z. Fenton, Ex-Governor Of New ork.
A. q. Curtin, Ex-Governor Of Pennsylvania.
+. B. Hays, Governor of Ohio.
0. 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.
r. N. Patton, Ex-Governor of Alabama.
Joseph E. Brown, Ex-GoT of Georgia.
Jonathan Worth Gov of North Carolina.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Office hours from 9 q: n: to p. m.
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere, DR..
Bornhardt will be able 10 remain hereEbut
sn0f' ''Ie E Ss.P NO PEDD1ERs.
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