Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-22

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CRYSTAL
TRADE MARK
GLASS SPECTA ES,
superior to any other in use-constructed in &C
cordence with the science and philosophy OF
nature, in the peculiar form Of
CONCAVE CONVEX ELlPSIS,
admirably adapted 20 tho organs of Sight, aud
perfectly natural to the eye, aording altogeth-
er the best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented. Used only by
MORRIS BERNHARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MANUFAC-
TUKER.
The advantages Of these Spectscles over all
/. THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PER.
Feet EASE for any length of time ut ono sit
ting giving astonishing ciearness Of vision, by
candle or any other artificial light, comfort to
the spectacle wearer hitherto unknown.
2. BOW TO SELECT GLASSES It re.
qures professional guidance even when good
article is offered Doctor Bernhard not only
has the best Glasses that can be found in
the market, but carefully examines the eyes,
and gives Indispensable advice rs to the proper
selection OF them.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gcntIomc0, Professors of the
nlgnest talent III Ale3aH-
dra Va and tho Union.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. IL, 1870
1t affords much pleasure to state that alter
careful examination Of the glasses used by Prol.
Bernhard and his peculiar arrangements Tor
adapting EN- to the Improvement of the varied
defects and disease: OF tho human eye. We feel
assured that he is most skillful and accom-
plished Optician, and we very cordially COM
mend him to the confidence Of the community.
NJ; ~: LEWIS, NJ; y.
VIM. B. KL1PSTEIN, VI. II.
J. J. BULLOCK,
Pastor Second Presbyterian Church.
KOBT Il. S HOUGH, NJ. D.,
Pastor NJ. +. Church South.
Alexandria, September l., 1870.
Judging from the interview which ! have
had with Professor NJ. Bernhard, | believe
him to be a skill(ul Optician, and from the
many certificates which nc has from the highest
men of the South, that he is An experienced and
reliable Oculist.
FL. MURPHY, Md.
have examined the Brazilian Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses of DR.. NJ. Bern.
hardt and regard them of superior quality and
sorvation. Testimonials from the most promi-
nent citizens of the country prove that numbers
have been greatly benefited by the Doctor.
take pleasure IN recommending him to any who
may need his services T. II. HA1 MES,
Pastor of the NJ. +. Church.
Alexandria; Va, Sep! -. 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter, Of Ala5ama.l
Eufauis, Ala, April 7, 1870.
DR.. NJ. Bernhardt, Oculist and Op.ician
My Dear Sir: beg 70 express to you the
deep sense of obligation I feel for the profess
sional kindness extended 10 me, by which, with
eye sight impaired ty years of applicatiIn and
study, am enabled TO write this note with the
clearncss of vision which | enjoyed in the days
OF my youth. May your honorab Bile and useful
lie long be spared. that humanity may enjoy
the scientific skill Of one so eminently qualified
in mind and heart TO do good TO his tellowmcn
With grateful Acknowledgements, permit me to
subscribe myself
Your obedent servant and friend,
Gov JNO. GILL SHORTER.
State of South Carolina
Executive Dept.
Colum bis, June 10, 1861
Sir: / have made full and satisfactory test OF
the Spectacles procured from you, ana nave
the pleasure to say that the glasses are better
adapted 10 my eyes than any have ever used.
The facilities with which you fitted the glass to
my ego furnished mo conclusive evidence 81
your thorough experience &c an Oculet. 49,,
Your attain ments in your profession cntitle
you to tho confidence, patronage and gratitude
Of the public.
1 have the honor to be very respectfully
yours, JAMES l.. ORR,
Governor Of South Carolina.
Portsmouth, Va, Dec !. 1865.
Prof Bernhard Il owe you debt of graft
tude for the bene Il! you have rendered me. For
many years have been accustomed to use
glasses when reading or writing, and Away
with pain, moro or less, to my eyes. You have
relieved me from all inconvenience. l can now
read and write for sll hours without any pain,
and can see objects distant and near through
the same glasses with clearness and dstinctness
that l have not experienced since my youth.
am gratefully yours,
JOSEPH H. FLUNKETT,
Pastor Of ST. Pauls.
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen
at NJ. Bernhardts Office from the most reliable
and well known gentlemen Of the United States,
among whom arc:
Horatio Seymour Ex-Governor Of New York.
4. 4. Fenton, Ex-Governor Of New York.
A. q. Curtin, Ex-Governor Of Pennsylvania.
K. B. Hays, Governor of Ohio.
.. +. Morton, Ex-Governor of Indiana
Alexander Ramsey, ex.Gov. Of Mirnes"la.
Henry A. Swift Ex-Governor of Mlnnesota'
Richsrd Yates, Ex-Governor Of Illinois.
X Nj. Pauen, Ex-Governor Of Alabama
Joseph Z. Brown, Ex.Gov. Of Georgia.
CONSULTATION FREE.
MANSION HOUSE
n. Blowing to engagements elsewhere, va
Ber1hardt will be able 10 remain here but
short time only. "
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