Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-19
10 ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT.

selected to his superio- Spectaces and Classes
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and BEN
efcally TO the wearer according TO the concayi or
couvexity of the eye. Very numerous are the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs OF sight from
the 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
ment already obtained and further soicits 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 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' Hall,
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
, WILMINGTON, N. g., June Is, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
yes so impaired as to require the use OF 6iasses
would recommend Mr. John Tobias as a suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require he has suited with pair of Spectacles
Tor far and near 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 II O'Clock at night till after day, during which
'''' '''N 'N' 'l' W. A. WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORrHopARDlc INSTITUTION
April, 1854.
After most careful examination of MIR. ]. Tobass
Glasses am enabled to testify that their hardness,
cl rness, polishing nd exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendabe to those whose
merely optical impa rment OF the eyes are IN want OF
uch auxiliaries. consider moreover, Mr.. Tobias
ally qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
nv 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 wish Glasses, to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, M. 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,
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, 1856, from Judge v Ellis,
Qa.e ed.or)
"Paving suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect OF vision which re
sults from a too constant and intense of these
sensitive organs we were led to make a trial of To
bass 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 ther efore had less hesitation in making the ex-
pertinent We more than pleased with the art-
Gle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
my we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
.nctly 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 lntelhgencer office.
- LYrcHBuRa November l, 1854
From an examination OF Mr.. ToI lass Glasses and
fror1 his observations and REMARKS am convinced
J. J. BLACKBOARD, Nj. D.
NORFOLK, VA, July n, 1854.
In the experien,, of even two years, have found
great difficulty in Obtaining Spectacles that were ex
sctly 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, chrystal like
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
ARTIFICIAL aid in this way. j. JSIMKINS M. b.
SIR: The pair OF Spectacles you furnished me yes
tsrday are particularly satisfactory to They are
very decidedly the best possess and ana the owner
II eight or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
account of their professional standing in France Eng
lSd 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
: .ng the sight
Respectfully yours, cas-; CALDWELL
Professor of NJ. O., Louisville, Ky.
WARRINGTON, August 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity OF hay-
ing two sets Of gasses-one for use in the daylight
ID one for lamplight Il procured one set from Mr..
Tohias which answered both purposes have used
ola for several months and find them excellent
E.# EDWARD STUBS.
OF Department of State.
PETERSBURG, October 81 1854
About Eve years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias,
IN Washington pair of Glasses for the Spectacles
Nhich used and found them of great assistance TO
my decaying vision; and my opinion of hun is that
he is skiulin the preparation OF glasses Tor eyes
mot too far gone 70 be benefited by such aid
NV J. Il. MAY.
See for mere testimonial, the Evening Star.
+. Aug 15-ly t#a
MATRIMONIAL.
DROPOSALS will be received during
the present month by aiprepossessing gentle
,av ,-;tb a = estate for w lie AZ pious education,