Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-03
10 I Ii THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT,
KNIsHEs to call the attention Of ali ths


selected to his spero- spsctacles and Glasses care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant Transparency. suited precisely and ben
scaly e ne wsarss according 70 the oonoayity 81
effects caused to the precious organs of sight from
the commencement Of using glassesin not being pre-
cisely suited by the use Of an optometer; and the
pracucs Of many years enables him to measure the
focal dlsease Of the eyes, and such glasses that arc
Absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
meut already obtained, and further solcits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet avaled themselves
Of his aid. Sl4RA l9 49, fF
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectaclcs be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight
Circulars to be had gratis at his Office, No. 512,
eventh street, three doors from OddFellows' Hall,
up stairs.
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
WILMISaroN, N. g., June l6, 1854
To persons who have have had the sight of their
eyes 20 impaired as to require the OF Glasses
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per
SON from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require, as he has suited with pair of Spectacles
for far and near sight Ny sight has been Impaired
very much by service OF years in the Post Office
Department, which berth required me 70 be on duty
from II o'clock at night till after day, during which
W. A. WALKER.
la BRooKLYE 0RruoPARDIC IHsyIrunox,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr.. J. Tobiass
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness
cl rness polishing and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
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iully qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
nlea ms OF his optometer In addition, can further
koc lid oF
tents with Glasses, TO their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ D.,
P.yscian 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 Of New York; late Sur econ Of the Royal Or
thopedic Institution of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon Of the B. 0. Institution.
Copy of q testimonial which appeared in the Daily
An erican Organ, May 81, 1855 from Judge v. Ellis
(lase editor:)
"Psying suffered for many years past with weak
If the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits fran toe coastant and intense use of these
sensitive organs were led to make trial Of To-
bass and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name h. Ids this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sIndry gentlemen of Virginia whom we know,
and theT efore had less hesitation in making the ex-
pertinent We more than pleased with the arti-
Gle. We read with less fatigue with these lens than
rny we had ever tried before; and we more dis
.incty with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims of others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, deem it but Just to make the
above statement Mr. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelligenccr Office"
LYScnBuRa Noyember z, 1854.
From an examination of Mr.. L0bias,s Gassee, and
from his observations and remarks ann convinced
j. J. BLACKroRD, ND
S. NoRroLK, VA, July 81, 1854.
In the expcrien, Of oven two years, have found
great difficulty in Obtaining Spectacles that
actly adapted to the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed for
the D TSs1 for s q
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age or other infrmity. require
artificial aid in this way. J. J. 6IMKINS, N. d.
SIR; The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
erday are particularly satisfactory TO me- They
very decidedly the best possess and tho owner
Of eight or nine pairs carefully selected in different
aon o am Standing in France Eng
lk.d and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the syss for the purpose of preserving and mpro
' .ng the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS CALDWELL,
Professor of M. o., Louisville, Ky
WAsHrSeros, August 8, 1885,
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets Of glassss for use in the daylight
aid one for lsmplight i procured one set from Mr..
Tobias, which snswsred answer. both purposes hays used
EDWARD STUBBS,
0fDepsrhnsnt of State.
~ PETKRsBuRa. October a. 1854
About Ave years ago obtained from Mr.. Tobias.
nWashington, pair Of GAasses for the Spectaclss
which used and found them OF gueat assistance to
my decaying vision; and my opinion OF him in thst
he is skful in the preparation of Glasses for eyea
not too far gone 10 be benefited by such aid.
J. r. May
See for mere testimouials, the Evening star.a
Aug l5-ly
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