Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-12

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CRYSTAL
TRADE MARK.
GLASS SPE CTAC l. IS,
super ior to any other in constructed in &C
cordance 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, atfording stogeth.
or the best artificial help to tho human vision
ever invented. Used only by
MORRIS BERN HARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MANUFAC-
TUKER.
The advantages of these Srectacles 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 wesi er 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
the market, but carefully examines the eyes,
and gives indispensable advice as 70 the prope:
selection of them.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentleme11, Professors of the
highest Opth almic talent In AleXan-
dria Va and the Union.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. IT, 1870.
1t affords much pleasure to state that after
careful examination of the glasses used by frof.
Bernhard and his peculiar arrangements for
adapting them TO the Improvement OF the Varied
defects and diseases OF the human eye we fee!
assured that he is most akillful and accom-
plished Optician, and we very cordially COM
mend him to the confidence of the community
NJ: u. LEWIS, NJ: y.
VIM. B. KLIPsTEIN, NJ. u.
J. j. BULLOCK,
Pastor Second Presbyterian Church.
ROBT. r. s HOUGH, NJ. d.,
Pastor NJ. E. Church South.
Alexandria, September II, 10 10.
Judging from the interview which have
had with Professor NJ. Bernhard, l believe
him to be skillful Opt;cian, and from tho
many certificates which he has from the his hes.
men of the South, that he is an experienced and
FL. MURPHY, M.H.
have examined the Brazilian Pebble and
hardt. and regard them of superior quality and
surprising any that ever camo under my OBJ
servation. Testimonials from the most promi-
nent citizens of the country prove tn at numbers
have been greatly benefited by the Doctor.
take pleasure in recommending him to any VINO
may need his services I. II. HAYNES,
Pastor of the NJ Z. Church.
Alexandria, Va, Sept 10, 1870
From Ex-Governor Shorter, of Alabama
Eufaula, Ala, April 7, 1870.
Dr.. NJ. Bernhard, Oculist and Opticisn:
Ny Dear Sir: | beg 10 express to you the
deep sense of obligation feel for the profess
sional kindness extended to me, by which, with
eye sight impaired by years OF application ana
study, am enabled to write this motto with tho
clearness of vision which enjoyed in tho days
of my youth. May your honorable and useful
life long be spared, that humanity may enjoy
the scientific skill of ono go eminently qualified
in mind and heart to do good to his fellcwmen.
With grateful Acknowledgements, permit mo 10
subscribe myself,
Your obedient servant and friend,
Gov. JNO. GILL SHORTER. .
State of South Carolina,
Executive Dept.
Columbia Juue l9, 1867.
Sir: have made full and satisfactory test Of
the Spectscles procured FROM you, and have
! the pleasure to say that the glasses are better
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 40 an Ocullst.
Your attachments in your profession entite
you to tho confidence, patronage and gratitude
of the public
1 have tho honor to DO very respectfully
yours, JAN Els l.. Ohk,
Governor Of South Carolina.
Portsmouth, Va, Dec |, 1865.
| Prof. Bernhardt:-I owe you q debt of graft
tude for the benefit you have rendered me. For
many years l have been accustomed to use
glasses when reading 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 pam,
and can see objects distant and near through
the same glasses with clearness and distnctness
that have not experienced since my youth
am gratefully yours,
JOSEPH H. PLUNKETT,
Pastor Of ST. Paurs.
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen
| at NJ. 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. z. Fenton, Ex-Governor of New York.
a. &. Curtin, Ex-Governor Of Pennsylvania.
r. B. Hays, Governor of Ohio.
y. P. Morton, ex. Governor OF indiana
| Alexander Ramsey, ex-Gov. Of MiEnesots.
| Henry A. Swift, Ex-Governor OF Minnesota
| Richard Yates, Ex-Governor OF limos.
| r NJ. Patten, Ex-Governor Of ALABAMA.
| Joseph +. Brown, Gov. OF georgia
| jonathan Worth, Gov. OF Norm lsfolHa'
| CONSTELLATION FREE.
Office hours from q. m 10 p III.
| MANSION HOUSE.
| NJ nuino 10 engagements elsewhere, DR..
Bernbsrdt will be able 10 remain here but
| short time only. ,,n,po1ou