Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-22


{" Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect Of vision which
suits from too constant and intense Of these
sensitive organs we were led to make trial Of To-
bass new and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
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 arii-
Gle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before and we see more d s.
tincty with them, without meaning 10 disparage the
Claims of others, who have made improvements Ia
Spectacle Lens, we deem IL but just 20 make the
above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street opposite the National Integeuccr Office"
WASHINGTON, August 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets of glasses for in the daylight,
Tobias, which answered both purposes. have us,d
his for several months and find ,her ovce'lent.
EDWARD STUBS,
0fDepartment Of State.
BRooKLYS 0RrHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination Of ~ J. Tobass
Glasses, am enabled 20 testify that their hardness
clearness polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly rccommcndahlc 10 those whose
merely optical impairment &C the eyes in want OF
such auxiliaries I consider. moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified 10 determine the focus Of the eve both
by his optical knowledge and experience. and by
means Of his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa.
tents with Glasses. 10 their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUkR, NJ. D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member Of the ROYAL
College Of Surgeuos, England; Member Of the Med.
ical Society Of London and Of the Pathological So
cieiy New York late Surgeon of the Royal Or.
thop@dic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon Of the II. o. Institution.
NoRroLK, Va. July "a, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, | have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaclos that
actly adapted to the weakness Of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems 10 have removed for
the present by the substitution for Of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear. chrystal-ike,
and comfortable 10 my ewes. would commend him
10 those who, from age or other iu6rmty, require
artificial aid In this way.
J. J. sIMKINS, NJ. d.
WILMINGTON ~ G.. June lG, 1854
To persons who have have had thc sight Of their
eyes impaired 10 require the use Of Glasses,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per
son from whom 10 obtain such Glasses az they may
require, he has suited me with pair Of Specacles
for far and sight. My sight has been impaired
very much BY service of years in the Post Office
Department which berth required me TO be on duty
from II O'Clock at night til after day, during which
time used but one light.
Sin: The pair Of spectacles you furnished me yes.
tcrday are particularly satisfactory to me- They are
very decidedly the best possess, aud am the owner
of eight nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended 10 me on
account heir professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States. have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and impru
wing the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of W. c., Louisville, XIV.
Mr. J. TOBIAS.
LYSoHBuRG. November I, 1854.
From an examination Of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his observations aud remarks, am convinced
that he is skilful optician
j. J. BLACKBOARD, NJ. d.
PETERSBURG. October ri, 1854
About Ave years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias.
in Washington pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them Of great assistance 10
my dccaying vision and my opinion Of him IL, that
he is skilful in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone to be benefited by such aid
J. 4. MAY.
See, for mcra testimonials the Evening Star.
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