Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-20

wv suffer with defective sight4s caused by age,
sickness, and particularly from glasses iDudciously
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant Transparency suited precisely and BEN
efciAy to the wearer, according to the concayiy Or
effects caused to the precious organs Of sight from
the commencement OF using glasses in not being pre-
csey suited, by the use Of nm optometer; and the
practice of many years enables him TO measure the
focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are
absolutely required will Be furnished with precision
and satisfaction. tlh NaF Nt9 1i
J. T. Acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solicts the
ronage of those that have not yet availed themselves
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the gassesn use, and stating how many inches they
read this print with their spectacles can be sup
piled with such that win improve their sight m
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, at his office, No, 512
Seventh street. three doors from Odd-Fellows Hall,
up stairs.
Copy Of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May q, 1855, from Judge ". Ellis,
aToBrAscoPIc SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
of the eyes, and that defect Of vision which re-
suits from too constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs, we were led TO make trial of To-
biass and improved discovery for the whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
cd by sundry gentlemen Of Virginia whom we know,
and therefore hadless hesitation in making the ex-
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 see more dis
tincty 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
above statement. Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National Intclligencer Office"
s& WAsnINeroN, August s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
xuf, tsofsyI IA
and one for amplight-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes Ihave used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS, IA
OfDepartment Of State.
BRooKLYN 0RTHoPARDIc INsrIruTIoS,s
M April, 1854.
After most careful examination Of Mr.. ]. Tobias's
Glasses am enabled to testify that their hardness,
clearness, polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes 10 want Of
such auxilaries. consider, moreover Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified 70 determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by,
mean MS of his optometer. In addition, 1 can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some OF my pa
$500 f8 LOUIS BAUER, M. d., y 20
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the Royal
College ofSurgeons, England; Member Of the Med
ical Society Of London and Of the Pathological So
ciety ofNew York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thop@dic Institution of Manchester, England and
Surgeon Of the b. o. Institution. $500 sf,5.s
NoRroLK, Va, July 81, 1854.
In the experience of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaclcs that were ex-
actly adapted 10 the weakness Of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed for
the present by the substitution for Of better and
more suitable Glasses They are clear chrys;al-like
and comfortable TO my eyes. would commend him
artificial aid IN this way way J.J. sIMKiNs. ii. 3.
WILMINGTON NC, June 16, 1854
To persons who have have had the sight pf their
eyes 50 impaired as TO require the use OF Glasses
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per-
son from whom TO obtain such Glasses as they may
require, as he has suited with apair OF Spectacles
for far and sight Ny 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 till after day. during which
time used but one light. ~ ia a 41f -
w. A. WALKER.
Sin: The pair Of Spectaces you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory IL me. They are
Of eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended 10 me on
account Of their professional standing France Eng
land and the United States have been also pleased
Of the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and mpro-
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of M. c., Louisville, KY.
LYxcHpuRe. November 7, 1854. q,
From an examination of Mr.. Tobass Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
that he is a skful optician.
p9 J. J. BLACKBOARD, MD.
PKrRRsBuRo, October 2i 1854.
About five years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them Of great assistance 70
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him is, that
he is skilful in the preparation of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone to be benefited by such aid.
fa J. y. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
aug lb--1y ssd
G.. w. DREW,
SUPERIOR DYER AND SCOURER