Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-08-02
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ANZ IsHEs TO cal the attention of aII Gina


fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant Transparency suited precisely and ben
ecially to the wearer according to the concavity
convexity OF the eye. Very numerous are the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs of sight from
the commencement OF using glasses IN not being pre-
cisely suited, by the use of an 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
and satisfaction. .n 'aa NE
j. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage,
rneut already obtained, and further solcits the pat
ronage of those that have not yet avaed 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 spectaces 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 OddFellows' Hall,
np stairs.
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer.
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
case and comfort from his glasses. "
WILMINGTON, N o., June l6, 1854
10 persons who have have had the sight of their
eyes so impaired TO require the of Glasses
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require rs he has suited me with pair of Spectacles
for far and sight. My sight has been impaired
very much by service OF years in the Post Office
Department which berth required me to be on duty
from o'clock at night till after day, during which
lime used but one light.
w. a. WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORTHoPARDIc INSTITUTION
..-. .. April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr.. J. Tobas's
Glasses am enabled to testify that their hardness,
c %rness, polishing nd exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment OF the eyes are in want OF
uch auxiliares | consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
uiIy qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, aud by
means of his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tents VITA Glasses to their and my satisfaction. .
LOUIS BAUER, NJ d., ~
MUSICIAN and Surgeon Berlin Member OF the Royal
College of Surgeons, England; Member Of the Med
ical ociety of London and Of the Pathological So
ciety of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thops1dic Institution of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the B. 0. Institution.
Copy OF o testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May q, 1866, from Judge V. Ellis
(la.e edi.or0 #
az aving suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from too constant and intense 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 theI efore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
my we had ever tried before; and see more dis
incty 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 Intelligencer office"
LYNcHBuRa November l, 1854.
From an examination OF Mr.. Tohias's Glasses and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
j. }. BLACKFoRD, ND.
NORFOLK, YA July 81, 1854.
In the experien of even two years, have found
great difficulty in Obtaining Spectacles 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 of better and
more suitable Glasses They are clear, chrystallike
aud comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age or Other iufirmiy. require
artificial aid in this way. J. J.SIMKINS M. b. \
SIR: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
tsrday are particularly satisfactory to me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
eight nine pairs, carefully selected In different
places, and from opticians recommended to me ON
account OF their professional standingin France Eng
s.rd and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
OF the eyes for the purpose OF preserving and impro
S.ng the sight aEH
Respectfully yours CHS. CALDWELL, n
Professor Of M. c., Louisville, Ky.
WASHINGTON August 8, 1855
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets of glasseso for use in the daylight
AID one fer lampHght Il procured one set from Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes Ihaye used
mis- for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
OfDepartment of State
PETERSBURG, October 21 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 to
my decayng vision; and my opinion of hun is that
no is skltul in the preparation of glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited by such aid
j. f. MAY.
See, for more testinouialS, the Evening Star.
Aug 15-1y
MATRIMONIAL.
DROPOSALS will be received during
III the present month by prepossessing gentle
man, with an estate, for Wife OF pious education,
with means-say equal to half his estate. Address