Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-20
VN7ISHE S to call the attention of all that

sickness, and particularly from glasses inudiciously
selected to his superior Spectacles and Glasses care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and BEN
efciaiy to the wearer according TO the concaviy
convexity of the eye Very numerous are the ill
effects caused to the precious organs Of sight from
cisey suited, by the use OF an optometer; and tho
practice of many years enables him to measure tho
focal disease Of the eyes, and such glasses that
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further socits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet awaited themselves
of his aid 4
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use and stating how many inches they
read this print with their specacles can be sup
piled with such that will 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 0dd-Fellows Hall,
up stairs.
Copy of testimonial which appeared In the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge v Ellis,
(late editor:)
"ToBIAscoPIc SPECTACLE LENS
Having suffered for many years past with weak
Of I he eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from too constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs, were led 10 make trial OF To
bass and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
ed by sundry gentlemen OF Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent. We ore more than pleased with the arti-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before; and we more dis
iinctly with them, without meaning TO disparage the
claims Of others, who have made improvements IN
Spectacle Lens, we deem i but just to make the
above statement Mr. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National lntelligeneer Office"
WAsHISeros, August g, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets Of glasscs-one for in the daylight
and one for lamplight-I procured set from Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes. l have used
his for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBBS,
OfDepartment Of State.
BROOKLYN 0ErHoPARpIc IssrIrurIos.
April, 1854.
After most careful examination Of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled TO testify that their hardness,
clearness polishing, and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommepdable 10 those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes Ia want OF
such auIiliaries. l consider, moreover, Mr. Tobias
fully qualified 10 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 sOne Of my Pc
tents with Glasses, 20 their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUtR, VI. d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member Of the Royal
cai Society Of London, and Of die pathological So.
ciety Of New York late Surgeon Of the Royal Or
thop@dic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon OF the Is. u Institution.
NoRroLk, Va, July "a, 1854.
In the experience of even two years have found
great difficulty in obtaining Speciaces that were en-.
acty 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 clear chrystal-like,
and comfortable TO my eyes. Iwoud commend him
TO those who, from age OF other infrmity, require
artificial aid in this way.
J. J. sIMKINs, ND
WILMINGTON n. c., June IS, 1854
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired az 10 require the Of Glasses
would recommend Mr. John Tobias Ms a suitable per.
son from whom 10 obtain such Glasses as they may
require he has suited me with pair 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 y o'clock at night till after day, during which
time used but one light
wa WALKER.
SIR; The pair Of Spectaclcs you furnished me yes.
terday particularly satisfactory TO me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
OF eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended 20 me on
account Of their professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
o. the eycs for the purpose ofpreserving and impro
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL.
Professor Of NJ c., Louisville, Ky.
LrScnBuRe. November Z, 1854.
From an examination Of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
that he is a skilful optician.
J. J. BLACKBOARD, ND.
PsrERsBURe, October 81, 1854.
About five years ago, | obtained from Mr. Tobias,
IN Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spcctacer
which used, and found them Of great assistance 10
my decayiug vision; and my opinion Of him is thst
he Is skfu In the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not TO far gvre 10 he benefited by such aid.
J. " MAY.
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