Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-28
TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT

Is 4 E st
"IsIE S to call the attention III all that
w suffer with defective sight, caused by age,
sickness, and particularly from glasses iljudiciousy
selected to his superior Spectacles and Classes care
fully ground by himself TO true spherical accuracy,
eciay to the wearer, according 70 tie concaviy Or
cOnvexity of the eye. Very numerous are the III
effects caused TO the precious organs of sight from
the commencement OF using glasses IN not being pre-
practice Of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease of the eyes, aud such glasses thst are
absolutely required viii be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. T. acknowledge the yery liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further socits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet awaited themselves
of his aid }a ia@ III
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
read this print with their spectacles be sup
piled with such that win improve their sight
Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars TO be had gratis ut his Office, No. SO,
Seventh street three doors from Odd-Fellows Hall,
Copy Of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May q, 1855, from Judge Y Ellis,
49, aTOBIAsCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
of the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from tso constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs, we were led to make trial of To-
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle. We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before; and we zee more dis
hnctly with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims Of others, who have made Improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem it but just to make the
street, opposite the National Inteigencer Office"
WASHINGTON, August s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav.
ing two sets Of glassesone for in the daylight,
and one for lamplight-I procured one set from Mr..
Tobias, which answered both purposes. have used
his for several months and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBS,
Of Department of State.
BRooKIrS ORrHoPARDrc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
Aher most careful examination Of Mr. j. Tobiass
Glasses, am enabled 10 testify that their hardness,
clearness polishing and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable TO those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes are In want Of
such auxiliaries. consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified 10 determine the focus Of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means VI his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
''n'' N''n 0'''f LOUIS as' BAUER 1uf R NJ s d.
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member Of the Royal
College Of Surgeons England Member Of the Med
thop@dc Institution OF Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the b. o. Institution. 1870
NoRroLx, Va, July q, 1884
In the experience OF even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that were ex
sctly adapted 10 the weakness of my sight This In.
convenience Mr.. Tobas seems TO have removed for
the present by the substitution for Of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear, chrystsllike,
and comfortable 10 my eyes. would commend him
TO those who, from age or other inirmity, require
artificial aid In this way. ]. J. SIMKINS, NJ. ID.
WnnMoros, N. O.. June Is, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes 80 iIpsred IS to Tegurs the use Of sissses
son from whom 70 obtain such Glasses rs they may
require a. De has suited me with pair Of Spectaces
for far add near sight My sight has been impaired
Department. which berth required me 10 be on duty
from ii o'clock at night till after day, during which
VA. WALKER.
SR; The pair Of spectacIes you furnished me yes
terdsy are particularly satisfactory o me- They
very decidedly the best possess, and the
Of eight nine pairs, carefully selected In different
places, and from opticians recommended 70 me on
account of their professional standing In France Eng
land, and the United States have bssn also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the eyes, for the purpose Of preserving and impro
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL.
Professor of c., Louisville, Ky.
LYrcHsuns, November 7, 1854
From an examination of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
that he Is q skilful optician. eE
J. j. BLACKBOARD, M. d..
PErsRssuse October 81, 1854.
About Eve years ago, / obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
IN Washington, pair OF Glasses for the Spectaces
which used, and found them Of great sssstance 10
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him ia that
he Ia skiial In the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
J. II. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
MARBLE MANTEIs.
MAR BIZ k w q n s.--The aubscrfber