Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-23
TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT
WISH ftS to call the attentiOn of n II thar

NV lSHE S 10 call the attention OF all that
w suffer with defective sight, caused by age,
sickness and particularly from glasses njudicousy
selected, to his superior Spectaeles and Glasses
fully ground by himself 10 true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency, snited precisely and ben.
ecally to the wearer according to the concayity or
conrexity of tho eye. Very numerous are the ill
effects caused to the precious organs of sight from
the commencement of using glasses in not being pre-
cisely suited by the Of an optometer; and the
practice Of many years enables him TO measure the
focal disease Of the eyes, and such glasses that
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
]. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solcits the pat
ronage of those that have not yet ayaed themselves
of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectacles can be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight.
innumerablc testimonials 10 be seen. and refer.
ences given TO many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars to be had gratis al his Office, No. 5l2.
Seventh street, three doors from 0ddFellows Hall,
up stairs.
Copy of testimonial which appeared in The Daily
American Organ May 81, 1855, from Judge V. Ellis,
tlate edtor:)
"ToBIAsCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
Of the eyes, and that defect Of vision which
suits from too constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs, led 10 make trial OF To
bass and improved discovery for the eyes whose
name heads this article. We them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the ex-
pertinent. We more than pleased with the arti.
Gle. We read with less fatigue with these lens than
| any we had ever tried before; and more dis
tnctly with them, without meaning To dsparage the
claims Of others, who have made Improvements in
Spectacle Lens, deem il but just TO make the
above statement Mr. Tobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National Intelligencer Office"
WAsHSGroS, August s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of
ing two sets Of gassesone for In the daylight,
and one for lamplght-I procured set from Mr..
Tobias which answered both purposes. have used
his for several months, and End them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
OF Department Of state.
BROOKLYN oRrHoPkRDrc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination Of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled 10 testify that tir hardness,
clearness, polishing, and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable 10 those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes are 10 want Of
such auxilaries. / consider moreover, Mr. Tobias
fully qualified 10 determine the focus Of the eye both
| by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
meal ms OF bis optometer In addition can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
| tents with Glasses 10 their and my satisfaction.
| LOUIS BAUER, NJ. d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member Of the Royal
College Of Surgeons, England Member Of the Med.
ica Society Of London, and Of the Pathological So.
ciety Of New York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or.
| thopedic Instrtution Of Manchester, England, and
| Surgeon Of the i. o. Institution.
NORFOLK, Va, July q, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaclcs that were
acy adapted 10 the weakness of my sight. This in.
| convenience Mr. Tobias seems 10 have removed for
| the present by the substitution for Of better aud
more suitable Glasses They are clear, chrystallke,
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
| TO those who, from age other infrmity, require
J. J. sIMKINs, MD.
/ wILMISGroS, ". c., June 16, 1854.
To persons who have have had the 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 as they may
require he has suited with pair Of Spectacles
for far and near 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
SIn: The pair of spcctaclcs you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory TO me. They
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
Of eight or nine pairs, carefully selected in different
| places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
account Ofheir professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States. have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions the treatment
Of the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and mpro
| wing the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of NJ c., Louisville XIV.
LyNcHBuRo, November Z, 1854.
From an examination Of Mr.. Tobiass Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
| that he Is skilful optician.
J. J. BLACKBOARD, NJ. d.
PETERSBURG, October 21, 1854
About Eve years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used and found them Of great assistance TO
my dccayng vision and my opinion Of him 10, that
not too far gone to be benefited by such aid
j. Il. MAY
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star
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