Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-26
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GLAS SIS SPECT G l. Z 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 EL1PSIS,
admirably adapted 20 the organs of Sight, and
perfectly natural to the eye, aftording sltogcth-
er the best artificial help TO the human vision
ever invented. Used only by
MORRIS BERNHARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MANUFAC-
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 ciearness Of vision, by
candle or any other artificial light, comfort to
the spectacle wearer hitherto unknown.
2. bow TO SELECT GLASSES 1t re-
quires professional guidance even when good
article is offered. Doctor Bernhardt not only
has the best Glasses that csn be found IN
the market, but carefaly examines the eyes,
and gives indispensable advice rs % the prope:
selection of them.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMM ENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors Of the
highest OpthaImic tai ent in Aexsn-
dria Va. and the Union.
Alexandria, Va Sept. lG. 1870
1t affords much pleasure to state that sitter a
careful examination Of the glasses used by Proi.
Bernhard and his peculiar arrangements for
adapting them to the improvement of the varied
defects and diseases OF the human oyo we focl
assured that he Is 4 most skllllul and accom-
plished Optician, and we very cordially COM
mend him to the confidence of the community.
Nj. NJ. LEWIS, NJ. y.
BEDFORD BROWN, NJ. y.
VIM. B. KLIPSTEIN, NJ. ID.
j. j. BULLOCK,
Pastor Second Presbyterian Church.
kOBT. Z. S HOUGH, NJ. d.,
Pastor NJ. L. Church South.
Alexandria, September II, 1870.
judging from the interview which l have
| had with Professor NJ Bernhard, / believe
him to be skilfui Optican, and from the
many certificates which ne has from the highest
men Of the South, tina: he Is nj experienced nnc
'''''' FL. MURPHY, MD.
have examined tho Brazilian Pebble end
Australian Crystal Glasses Of DR.. M. Bern.
hardt ard regard them of superior quality and
surprising any that ever came under my OBJ
servaton. 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 r. II. HAYNES,
Pastor of the NJ. Z. Church
Alexandria, Va, Sept -. 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter, OF Alabama.
tufsuls Ala, APRIL 7, 1870
DR.. M. Bernhardt, Ocuist and Op.ician:
My Dear Sir: l beg 70 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 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 one so emnently qualified
in mind and heart to do good TO his fellowmen.
With grateful acknowledgements, permit me to
subscribe myself
Your obedent servant and friend,
Gov JNO GILL SHORTER.
State of South Carolina,
Executive Dept.
Coum bis, June l9, 1867.
Sir: l have made full and satisfactory test Of
the Spectsces procured from you, and l have
the pleasure to say that the glasses are better
adapted TO my eyes than any l have ever used
The facilities with which you fitted the glass TO
my eye furnished me conclusive evidence Of
your thorough experience IS an Oculist.
Your attsinments in your profession entitle
you to tho confidence, patronage and gratitude
of the public.
l have the honor to DO yery respectfully
yours, JAMES L. ORR,
Governor Of South Carolina.
Portsmouth, Va, Dec. !. 1865
Prof Bernhardt:-l 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, moreor ls+s to my eyes. You have
relieved me from all inconvenience. / can now
read and write for I'll hours without any PAIN
and can see objects distant and near through
the same glasses with clearness and distinctness
that l have not experienced since NY youth.
am gratefully yours,
$3.50 JOSEPH Il. PLUNKETT,
Pastor of st. Paul's.
Testimonials similar TO the above NAV be seen
at NJ. Bernhsrdts Office from the most reliable
and we'll known gentlemen Of the United States,
among whom are:
Horatio Seymour Ex-Governor of New York.
X. +. Fenton, Ex-Governor Of New York.
A. 4. Curtin, Ex-Governor of Pennsylvania.
X. Is. Hays, Governor of Ohio.
y. I. Morton, Ex-Governor of Indiana.
alexander Ramsey, ex-Gov. of Minnesota.
Henry A. swift, cy-G overnor OF Minnesota.
Richard Yates, Ex-Governor of Illinois.
M. Patten, Ex-Governor of Alabama.
Joseph K. Brown, Ex-Gov. Of Georgia.
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Office hours from 9 n. m. to p. m.
MANSION HOUSE.
n. Blowing to engageme n's elsewhere DR..
Rernhardt will be able 10 reGain here but
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