Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-01
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superior 10 any other in uso-constructcd in &C
cordance with the science and philosophy OF
nature in the peculiar form Of
CONCAVE CONVEX ELlPSIS,
admirably adapted 20 tho organs of Sight, and
perfectly natural to the eye, stfording altogeth'
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 spcctscies over all
|. THEY CAN BE WORN WITH PER
Feet EASE for any length of time 1T one sit
ting, giving astonishing ciearncss of vision, by
candle or any other artificial light, comfort to
ting sPeetssls gesssr ht5s't9
quires professional guidance evon when good
article is offered. Doctor Bernhardt not only
| has the best Glasses that can be found in
tho market, but carefully examines the eyes,
and gives Indispensable advice as TO the prope:
| selection Of them.
! TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATlON
From Medical gentiemon, Professors Of the
highest Opthslmic talent in Alexan.
;lria Va. and the Union.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. lG. 1870.
II affords much pleasure to state that after
careful examination of the glasses used by Prof.
Bernhardt and his peculiar arrangements tor
! adapting them to the Improvement of the varied
| defects and diseases OF the human eye, we feel
assured that ho is a most skillful and accom-
plished Optician, and wo very cordially com
nond him - the confidence Of tho community.
BEDFORD BROWN, NJ. D,
WI B. KLIPSTE1N, NJ. d.
J j. BULLOCK.
Pastor Second Presbyterian Church.
HDRr T. : HOUGH, NJ. D.,
Pastor NJ. y. Church South.
Alexandria, September II, 1870
Judging from tho interview which ! bsve
mad with Professor NJ. Bernhsrdt. | believe
him 10 be skilllul Optician, and from the
many certificates which he has from the highest
men OF the South, tina. he is an exporter "Hi "rc
'''''''' Wy N FL. MURPHY, NJ. j.
L have examined tho Brazilian Pebble and
Australian Crystal Glasses Of DR.. M. Bern
hnrGt aid regard them Of superior quality and
surprising any that ever came nndor my OBJ
servation. Testimonials from the most prolnl-
mont 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 tho NJ. 4. Church.
Alexandria, Va, Sept. - 1870.
From Ex-Governor Shorter Of Alabama
tufaua Ala, April 7, 1870.
My Dear Sir: beg TO express to you the
doCp sense Of obligation [ feel for the profess
sional kindness extended to mo, by which, with
eye sight impaired BY years OF application and
study, | am enabled to write this note with the
clearncss of vision which l enjoyed in the days
Of my youth. May your honorable and useful
life long DO spared. that humanity may enjoy
the scientific skill Of one so eminently qualified
in mind and heart to do good to his fellowmen.
With grateful acknowledgements permit me to
c,,h sprih M
Your obedient servant and friend,
Gov. JNO. GILL SHORTER.
State Of South Carolina,
Executive Dept.
Columbia, June 10, 1867.
Sir: have made full ana satisfactory test OF
the Spectacles procured from you and l have
the pleasure to say that the glasses are better
adapted to my eyes than any Fave ever used.
The facilities with which you fitted the glass to
my eye furnished me conclusive evidence of
your thorough experience as an Oculist.
Your attsinments in your profession cnttle
you to tho confidence, patronage and gratitude
of the public.
yours, ia Nj Els L. ok,
Governor of South Carolina.
Portsmouth, Va, Dec !. 1865.
Prof Bernhsrdt:-I owe you debt Of graft
tude for the benefit you have rendered me. For
many years ! have been accustomed to use
glasses when reading or 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 sll hours without any pain,
and can sec objects distant and near through
tho same glasses with clearneSs and distlnctneis
that hsve not experienced since My youth.
! Am gratefully yours,
JOSEPH II. PLUNkETT,
Pastor of St. Paul's.
Testimonials similar to tho above may be seen
at NJ. Bornhardts Office from the NEST reliable
and VOL known gentlemen Of the United States,
among whom are:
Horatio Seymour Ex-Governor of Now York
Il. Z. Fenton, Ex-Governor Of New York
4. &. Curtin, Ex-Governor Of Ponnsylvans.
+. B. Hays, Governor of Ohio.
q. p. Morton, Ex-Governor of Indiana.
Alexander Ramsey, eX-Gov. of Minnesota.
Henry A. Swift, Ex-Governor of Minnesota.
Richard Yates, Ex-Governor of Illinois.
K NJ. Psttcn, Ex-Governor Of Alabama.
Joseph Z. Brown, EX-Gov. of Georgia.
Jonathan Worth, Gov. OF North Carolina.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Office hours from a. m. to p. m.
MANSION HOUSE.
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere, DR..
Bernhard viii! be sblo 10 remain here but p
short time only.
IEMPLOY NO:PEDDLERS.
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