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

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CRYSTAL
TRADE MARK.
GLASS SPECTA 9 l. 8,
superior to any other in use-cons!ructed IN &C.
cordsnce 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 to the eye, atfording altogetn'
er the best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented. Used only by
NORRIS BEREHARDT,
SPECTACLE AND OPTICAL MANUFAC-
TURER.
The advantages Of these spectscles over all
/. THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PER
Feet EASE for any length Of time at one SIT
ting, giving astonishing ctearness Of vision, by
candle or any other artificial light, comfort to
the spectacle wearer hitherto unknown.
3. BOW TO SELECT GLASSES It re:
quires professional guidance even when a good
article is offered. Doctor Bernhsrdt not only
has the best Glasses that can be found in
the market, but carefully examines the eyes,
and gives indispensable advice AS to tho proper
selectlon OF lhe1E.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors Of the
highest Opthalmic talent ia Alexan'
dria Va. ind the Union
Alexandria, Va, Sept. IL. 1871
1t affords much pleasure to state that sitsr a
careful examination OF the glasses used by Prof
Bernhard and his peculiar arransements TOT
adapting them to the Improvement OF tho varied
defects and diseascs OF the human eye. We lecl
assured that he is a most skillful and accom-
plished Optlcian, and we very cordially com.
mend him to the confidence of tho community.
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VIZ B KLIPSTE1N, ii. u
j. J. BULLOCK.
ROBT. r.. S HOUGH, III. d.,
Pastor M. E. Church South.
Alexandria, September II, 1870.
Judging from the interview which l have
had with Professor Nj. Bernhard, ! believe
him to be q skillful Ontician. and from y ,
many certificates which he HIS from the highrGt
men of the South, tina. he is IN expericf"e H az
81. MURPHY, MI
Ihuve examined the Brazilian Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses OF Or. M; Derhi
hsrdt, and regard them Of superior quality and
surprising any that ever came undcr my op-
servstion. Testimonials from the most promi-
nent citizens of the country prove that numbers
have been greatly benefited by the Doctor. 1
take pleasure in recommending him to any VINO
Pastor of the M. L. Church.
alexandria, Va, Sept. ~, 1871.
From Ex-Govcrnor Shorter, OF Alabama. ]
Eufauls. Ala, APRIL 7, 1870.
DR.. M. Bernhard, Oculist and OpticlaH:
L(- No., o.. T han JN nYnfncE RI Won Inc
deep sense Of obligation I feel for the probes
sional kindness extended 10 me, by which, with
eve sight impaired by years OF application and
study, l am enabled to write this note with the
c~learness of vision which [ enjoyed in tho days
of my youth. May your honorable and useful
the scientific skill Of ono so emincntly, quallhed
in mind and heart TO do good to his
With grateful Acknowledgements, permit me to
subscribe myself, .
Your obedient servant and friend,
Gov. JNO. GILL SHORTER.
State of South Carolina,
Executive Dept.
Columbia, June 1o, 1861
Sir: I have made full and satisfactory test OF
tho Spectacles procured from you. ana nave
the pleasure to say that the glasses are better
adapted to nv eyes than any l have ever used.
The facilities with which you fitted the glass TO
my eve furnished me conclusive evidence OF
your thorough experience IS an Ocuiist.
Your attainrnents in your profession entltle
you to the confidence, patronage and gratitude
of the public.
yours, no = OnE,
Portsmouth, Va, Dec. /. 1860.
Prof. Bernhsrdt:-I owe you 8 debt of grstl-
tuda for the benefit you have rendered me. For
many years I have been accustomed to use
glasses when reading or writing, and always
reIieyed me from all inconvenience. l can now
read and write for al hours without any pain,
and can see objects distant and near through
Tho SAM glasses with clearness and dlstlnctness
tbst ! have not experienced since MY youth.
am srA. !osEP sGo 4. PLUNKETT,
Pastor Of St. Paurs.
Testimonials similar to the above may be sees
at M. Bernhardts Office from the most rellao'H
and we'll known gentlemen Of the United Sta!es.
among whom are: w.t.
Horstio Seymour Ex-Governor OF New YORK
Z, 7. Fenton, Ex-Governor Of New York.
4 O. Curtin, Ex-Governor of Pennsylvania
r. 3. Hays, Governor of Ohio.
q. Morton, Ex-Governor of Indiana.
Alexander Ramsey, ex-Gov. of Mlnnesota.
Henry A. Swift, Ex-Governor of Mlnhesc:'.
Richard Yates, Ex-Governor OF ILLINOIS.
r M. Patten, Ex-Governor of Alabama.
Joseph E. Brown, Ex-Gov. of Georgia:
Jonathan Worth. Gov. Of North Carollha'
CONSULTATIONS FREE.
Office hours from 9 II. N to b p m.
MANSION HOUSE,
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere, tx.
Rarnhardt will DO ablo 10 remain here Sol "
Sno'' EMPLOY NO PEDDLERS.
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