Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-01

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CRYSTAL
TRADE MARK.
GLASS SPEC T A G l. E 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 ELIPSlS,
admirably adapted 20 the organs of Sight, and
perfectly natural tc the eye, atfording altogeth-
or the best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented. Used only by
MORRIS BERNHARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MAN UFAC-
TURER.
The advantages of these Spectacles over all
/. THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PER
Feet EASE for any length Of time at one sit
ting, giving astonishing clesrness 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 on! y
the market, but carefully examines the eyes,
and gives Indispensable advice as 10 the proper
selection Of them.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors of the
dris, Va. snd the Union.
Alexandria, Va Sept. 16, 1870.
It affords much pleasure to state that after
careful examination of the glasses used by PROT.
Bernhard and his peculiar arrangements tor
adapting them to the improvement oft varied
defects and diseases OF the human eye we feel
assured that no 10 a moot ehillful ~nd accom-
piished Optician, and we very cordially com
mend him to the confidence Of the community
M. NJ. LEWIS, N. j.
REDFORD BROWN, n. y.
VIZ. B. KLIPSTEIN, M. u
j. BULLOCK,
Pastor Second Presbyterian Churcn.
ROBT. r. S. HOUGH, N. d..
Pastor M. Z. Church South
Alexandria, Septem Der II, 1870.
Judging from the interview which have
had with Professor NJ Bernhard. l believe
him TO be skillful Optcian, and from the
many certificates which he hes from the highest
men of the South, that he is an experienced srd
'0''S0'0 0cu''S'' MURPHY, MI
have examined the Brazilian Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses of DR.. M; bein,
hardt, and regard them of superior quality ana
surprising any that ever came under my o.
servation. Testimonials from the most prom.
nent citizens of the country prove that NUMBERS
have been greatly benefited by the Doctor. L
take pleasure in recommending him to any VINO
NAV need his services. T. II. HAYNES,
Pastor of the M. Z. Church
Alexandria, Va, Sept. 10, 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter, OF Alabama.
Eufauls, Ala, April Z 1870.
DR.. M. Bernhardt, Oculist and Optcian:
My Dear Sir: l beg TO express TO you the
deep sense of obligation 1 feel for the profess
sional kindness extended to me, by which, with
eye, sight impaired by years of application ana
clcarness 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 eminently qualified
in mind and heart to do good to his fellowmen
With grateful acknowled gments, permit mo to
Your obedient servant and friend,
Gov. JNO. GILL SHORTER.
State of South Carolina,
Executive Dept.
Columbia, June 49, 1867.
Sir: l have made full and satisfactory test Of
the Spectaces procured from you. and | have
the pleasure to say that the glasses arc better
adapted to my eyes than any have evor used.
The facilities with which you fitted the glass to
my eye furnished me conclusive evidence Of
your thorough experience 40 an Oculist.
Your attainments in your profession entitle
you to tho confidence, patronage and gratitude
of the public.
I have the honor to be very respectfully
yours, JAMES l.. ORE,
Governor of South Carolina.
Portsmouth, Va, Dec. l, 1855.
Prof Bernhard Il owe you debt Of graft
tude for the benefit you have rendered me. Fer
many years l have been accustomed to ase
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
the same glasses with clearness and dstinctneSs
that have not experienced since my youth.
am gratefully yours,
JOSEPH Il. PLUNKETT,
Pastor of st. Paurs.
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen |
at III. Bernhsrdts Office from the most reliable
and well known gentlemen of the United States, !
among whom are:
Horatio Seymour Ex-Governor of New York |
4. E. Fenton, Ex-Governor of New York.
A. g. Curtin, ex-GoverreG of Pennsylvania
r. 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. NJ. Pstten, Ex-Governor of Alabama.
Joseph E. Brown, Ex-Gov. of Georgia.
Jonathan Worth, Gov. of North Carolina
CONSULTATION FREE.
Office hours from 8. m. to 5 p. m.
MANSION HOUSE.
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere. Dr..
Bernhard will be able 10 remain here but o
short time only.
EMPLOY NO PEDDLERs.
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