Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-11
WISHES to call Che attention "a am that

WHISTLES to call the attention of all that
snfier with defective sight caused by age,
sickness, and particularly from glasses njudiciously
selected to his superior Spectacles and Glasses
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben
eciay to the wearer, according to the concavity 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-
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focal disease Of the eyes and such glasses that
absolutely required viii be furnished with precision
and satisfaction. Es Yla8
ment already obtained, and further solicits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet awaited themselves
of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating howmany inches they
read this print with their spectacles can 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, at his Office, No-5l2,
Seventh street, three doors from Odd-Felows Hall,
up stairs. c
Copy Of q testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge " Ellis,
aToBTAsCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness Of the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits from tao constant and intense use of these
sensitive organs we were led to make trial of To-
biass 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 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 il but just to make the
above statement Mr. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelligencer Office
WASHINGTON, August 8, 1856
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
I'M fvxoo of
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 STUBBS,
OfDepartment of State
BRooKLrS ORrnoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination Of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled TO testify that their hardness
cearness, polishing, and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendabe TO those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes are in want of
such aunaries. consider moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus of The eye 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, To their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER M D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member of the Royal
College of Surgeons, England; Member Of the Med
ical Society Of London and Of the Pathological So
ciety ofNew York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thopmdic Institution OF Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the u. o. Institution
NoRFoLK, VA July 81, 1854
In the experience of even two years. / have found
great difficulty in obtaining Speciacles that were ex-
aoty adapted 70 the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr. Tobias seems to have removed for
the present by the substitution for me of better and
more suitable Glasses. They are clear, chrystalke,
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
TO those who, from age or other nhrmty require
artificial aid in this way. J. ]. SIMKINS, M. ID.
WILMINGTON, N. O., june is, 1854
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
tIsp Of Lila /
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require as he has suited me with pair of Spectacles
for far and near sight Ny sight has been impaired
very much by service Of years in the Post 0fice
Department which berth required me to be on duty
from IL o'clock at night till after day, during which
time used but one light.
W. A. WALKER.
SIR: The pair Of Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory to me. They are
very decidedly the best possess, and the owner
OF eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
account of their 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 off G., Louisville, Ky.
LyNcHBuRa November Z, 1884
From an examination Of Mr. Tobias's Glasses aud
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
that he is sklfal optican.
J. J. BLACKBOARD, M. ID.
PETERSBURG, October 81, 1854.
About five years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias K
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them of great assistance to
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him IL, that
he ia skilful in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited by such aid
j.. +. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
MARBLE MANTELs.
MARBLE wOR Ks.-The Subscriber