Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-10-21
TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT
~ Ia III rs tO call the attentiOn OF aII thal

selected to his superior SOectacles and Glasses care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant Transparency suited precisely and benz
efcialy to the wearer, according to the concavy OF
convexity OF the eye. Very numerous are the III
effects caused to the precious organs OF sight from
cisely suited, by the use Of optometer; and the
practlce 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
j. 4. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solicts the pat
ronage of those that have not yet availed 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;
Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. 5l2
eventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hail.
D stairs.
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer.
snces given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses
wILNrsaros, N. g., June is, 1854
TO persons who have have had the sight OF their
yes impaired as to require the use OF oiasses,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
,equire as he has suited with pair of Spectaces
Tor far aud near sight. My sight has been impaired
very much by service OF years N she foss omte dts
from ii o'clock at night till after day, during which
'' : ''NA = - W. A WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORrHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr.. J, Tobias's
Glasses am enabled testify that their hardness,
c rness polishing, nd exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendabie to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes in want OF
uch auxiliaries / consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
ully qualified determine the focus of the eye both
bv his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means Of his optometer In addition, can az iurtnsr
tients with Glasses, to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, M. d.,
Physician and Surgeon Berlin; Member of the Royal
College Of Surgeons England Member o. q shs hso- sa
ciety Of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal or,
thopadic Institution of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon Of the B. o. Institution.
Copy of testimonial which appeared IN the DAILY DAILY
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge v Ellis,
Qase edilor:)
"P aving suffered for many years past with weak
ness 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
bias 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
periment. We are more than pleased with the arti-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
incty nth them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims of others, who have made improvements In
Spectacle Lens, we deem it but just to make the
a6ovs statement Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National Intelligencer office"
LYNOHBURa November l. 1854.
From an examination OF Mr.. LoLias's Glasses and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
- = : ' = ]. j. BLACKFoRD, M. D.
NORFOLK, VA, July "a, 1854.
In the experien, of even two years, have found
great difficulty in Obtaining Spectaces that were ex
actly adapted to 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 clear chrystal-like,
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age or othei lnfrmlty require
artificial aid in this way. J. J.SlMkiNS M D.
SIR: The pair Of Spectaoles you furnished me yes
tsrday are particularly satisfactory to me. They
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
If eight or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended mn 70 me 60 on
lad, and United States have been also pleased
with yor marks and directions on the treatment
OF the eyes o. the purpose of preserving and mpro-
lng the ght
Respecttuiy yours. CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor of NJ. c., Louisville Ky.
WAsHINaToN, August 8, 1855.
HAVING been tor years under the necessity OF hav-
ing two Of glasses one for use in the daylight.
aid one for lampliaht Il procured one set from Mr..
Tobias, which answered both purposes Ihave used
ois for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
OfDepartment of State
PETRRsBURa, October 21 1854
About Eve years ago. obtained from Mr. Tobias,
IN Washington pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
Nhch used, and found them of great assistance to
INV decaying vision; and my opinion of hlm is that
he is sklfu in the preparation of glasses for eyes
not too far gone 70 be benefited by such aud.
J. +. MAY.
See, for more testimonial. the Evening Star.
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