Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-01

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CRYSTAL
TRADE MARK
& L A S S ECTA ES,
superior to any other in RECONSTRUCTED in &C,
cordance with the science and philosophy Of
hature, in the peculiar form Of
CONCAVE CONVEX ELIPSIS,
admirably adapted 70 the organs of Sight, and
perfectly natural to tho eye sfording altogeth.
er tho best artificial help to the human vision
ever invented. Used only by
MORRIS BEREHARDT,
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 ciesrness 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 only
has the best Glasses that can be found in
the market, but carefully examines the eyes,
and gives indispensable advice as 70 tho prope:
selection Of them.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors of the
highest Opthaln,c talent in Alexsn-
dria Va. ind the Union
Alexandria, Va, Sept. Ii, 1870
IL affords much pleasure to state that after n
careful examination of the glasses used by frot.
Bernhard and his peculiar ARRANGEMENTS tor
adapting them TO the improvement of tho varied
defects and diseases OF the human eye. we ieel
assured that no is n most skillful and accom-
plished Optician, and we very cordially COM
mend him to the confidence of the community.
NJ NJ. LEWIS, M. -.
BEDFORD BROWN, NJ. D.
VIM B. KLIPSTEIN, M. y.
j. }: BULLOCK,
Pastor Second Presbyterian Church.
KOBT. 4. S HOUGH, NJ. d.,
Pastor NJ. II. Church South.
Alexandria, September l., 1870.
Judging from the interview which ! have
mad with Professor NJ. Rcrnhardt, | believe
him TO DO skillful Op.ician and from the
many certificates which he has from the highest
men OF the South that he is m experienced and
reliable Oculist.
have examined the BRAZILIAN Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses Of DR.. M. Bern
hardt, and regard them Of superior quality and
surprising any that ever came under my OBJ
servston. Testimonials from the most prornl-
nent citizens Of tho 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. H. HAYNES,
Pastor OF tho M. +. Church.
Alexandria, Va, Sept ~. 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter, Of Alabama.
kufauIn, Ala, APRIL 7, 1870.
Dr. NJ Bernhard, Oculist and Optcian:
Ny Dear Sir beg TO express to you the
deep sense of obligation feel for the profcs-
sionsl kindness EXTENDED 10 me. by which, with
eye sight impaired by years Of application and
study, l am enabled to write this note with the
clearness of vision which l enjoyed in the days
of my youth. May your honorable and useful
life long BIO spared, that humsnty. may ENJOY
the scientific skill of ono 81 eminently quallned
in mind and heart to do good to his felloWmen.
With grateful acknowledg ments, permit mo to
subscribe myself,
Your obedient servant and friend
Gov. JNO GILL SHORTER.
State of South Carolina,
Executive Dept.
Columbia, June l9, 1867.
Sill: have mado full ana satisfactory test OF
| the Spectacles procured from you. ana nave
the pleasure to say that the glasses are better
adapted TO my eyes than any have ever uied
The facilities with which you fitted the glass u
my eye furnished me conclusive evidence
your thorough experience as an Ocullst.
| Your attanments III your profession enttl
YOU to tho confidence, patronage and gratitude
| Of the public.
| have tho honor 70 BIO very respectful,
yours, JAM ES l.. Ohh,
| Portsmouth, Va, Dec. !, 1865.
Prof. Bernhardt:-l owe you deDl OF gr y i,
| tud. for the benefit you have rendered mo VI
| many years l have been accustomed 10 us'
| glasses when reading or writing, ana hlwaS
| with pain moro or less TO my eyes. ou nov.
relieved me from all Inconvenience. can no"
read and write for all hours without any pain
and csn see objects distant and near through
The same glasses with clearness and distlnctneS
that have not experienced since my youth.
AM gratefully yours,
JOSEPH Ii. pLUNKETT,
Pastor Of ST. Pauls.
Testimonials similar to the above may be seel
| ut NJ. Bernhardts office from the NEST reliable
and well known gentlemen Of the United States
among whom are:
Norato Sey mour Ex-Governor Of New York
X. T. Fcnton, Ex-Governor Of New York.
| a. &. Curtin, Ex-Governor of Pennsylvania
K. b. Hays, Governor of Ohio.
| q. Z. Morton, Ex-Governor of Indiana.
Alexander Ramsey, ex-Gov. Of MiE
| Henry A. Swift, ex-G overnor Of Minnesota
Richard Yates, Ex-Governor of Illinois
K NJ. Patten, Ex-Governor OF Alabama.
| Joseph +. Brown, Ex-Gov of Georgia
| Jonathan Worth, Gov. Of North Carolina.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Office hours from q. m to o. m.
MANSION HOUSE,
N. Blowing to engagements { sewbere, ID
Bernhard will he able 10 remain here but
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