Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-23
TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT.
WNT ISH ES to call the attention of all tha,
wv suffar with defective aiSht caused by age

selected, to his supsro5 Spectacles and Glasses oars
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
encaly + the wearer, according 70 the oonoAviy or
convsxity OF the eye. Very numerous are the Ill
effects caused 10 tho precious organs OF sight from
the commencement OF using glassssin not being pre-
prAcuoe Of many years enables him TO measure the
focal dissase of the eyes, and snch glasses that are
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
]. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
msnt already obtained, and further solicis the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet availsd themselves
of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use and stating how many inches they
ran read this print with their spectacle6, be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No 618,
eysnth street. three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall,
Innumerable testimonials 10 be sssn, and refer
eness given to many who have derived the greatest
case and comfort from his glasses
WILMINGTON, N. q, June l8, 1854
To persons who have hsyo had the sight Of their
eyes impaired as to require the use OF 6lasses,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per-
son from whom TO obtain such Glasses - they may
require as he has suited with pair Of Speoaces
for far and near sight. My sight has been Impaired
much by ssrS0s n ns 70 oss h dns
from II O'Clock ct night till after day, during which
lime used but one light
w. A. WALkEh.
BRooKLYs ORrKoPARDIo IEsTIYurIon,
April, 1884.
After most careful examination of Mr. J. Tobiss's
Classes am enabled to testify that their hardness,
cl rness, polishing, end exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendabls 70 those whoss
merely optical impairment OF the eyes in want OF
ueh auliliaries. consider, moreover, Mr. Tobias
ally qualified to determine hs focus OF the eye, both
bv Els optical znowledge and experience, aud by
tseaus Of his optometsr. In addition, can further
NJ tT,L,a hao Cd If NV
Ieuts With Glasses, TO their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, II. D.,
hysician and Surgeon, Berlin Member Of the Royal
College Of Surgeons, Eagland Member Of the Med
eiety of New York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or
thops,dic Institution of Manchester England, and
Surgeon of the b. o. Institution.
Copy Of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge v Ellis,
Qa.e edior:)
"Faying suffered for many years past with weak
ness OF the eyes and that defect of vision which
suits FROM too constant and intense use OF these
sensitive organs, were led TO make trial OF To
bass and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
cd by So ndry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and theT eors had less hesitation in making the ex-
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti-
ele We read with less fatigue with these lens than
my we had ever tried before; and We see more dis
inetly with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims uf Others who have made improvements in
Il
above statement. Mr. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelligsncer Office"
LTNcuBuRa. November /, 1854
From an examination of Mr.. TuLias's Glasses and
froca his observations and remsarks, am convinced
- : ]. j. BLACKToRD, ND.
NORFOLK, Va, July n, 1854
In the sIPsrisn, Of even two years s have found
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
mo-e suitable Glasses. They clear chrystalhke,
and comfortable to my eyes, would commend him
to those who, from age or other infirmity require
artificial aid in this way. j. J.SINKINS n. ID. /,
SrR: The pair Of Spectacss yon furnished me yes
tsrday are particularly satisfactory TO They
very decidedly the best possess, and an the owner
eight or nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
account of their professional standing in France Eng
AID, 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 mpro
Respscttsily yours. CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor efM. c., Louisville, Ky.
t>r. }. TOBIAS.
.,.. wAsHneror, August 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity OF hav-
ing two sets Of glasses for use in the daylight
aid one for lsmplight Il procured one set from Mr.
robias which answered both purposes have used
nis for several months, and and thcm excellent
0fDepartment Of State
PETERSBURG, October 2l 1854
About ave years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias,
IA Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them OF great sssisance TO
INV decayine vision; and my opinion Of hEn s that
he is skul in the preparation OF glasses for eyss
not too far gone 70 be benefited by suoh aid
j. r. NAY.
Gee, for more tsstimonias, the Evening Star.
Aug l5-ly
MATRIMONIAL.
EBROPOsALs will be received during
IA the present month sv prepossessing gentle
man. with an estate for . We ef pious education,
with maana--saY equal U bal bis estate. Addrees