Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-10-18
rO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT
RXI ISH Is to call the attention of all tn

selected his superior Spectacles and Glasses care
fully ground BY himself TO true spherical accuracy
ecialy to the wearer, according TO the concavy or
convexity OF the eye. Very numerous are the Ill
effects caused to the precious organs OF sight from
cisely suited by the use Of an optometer; and the
pracuce of many years enables him TO measure the
local 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 solics 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 spectacles can be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, NO. 6l2
eyenth street, three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hail.
Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses
WILxNaroN, N. C., June l6, 1854
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired to require the use of diasses,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per-
eon from whom to obtain such Glasses - they may
eouire as he has suited with pair of SPectaces
tor far and near sight Ny sight has been impaired
very much by service OF years IN the ross omce
Department, which berth required me TO be on duty
from IL o'clock at night till after day, during which
''' : "''N - ~ w. A. WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORrHopARDIo INSTITUTION,
After most careful examination of Mr.. ]. Tobias's
Glasses am enabled to testify that their hardness
c rness polishing, cnd exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable TO those whose
merely optical impairment OF the eyes are in want OF
uch auxiliaries. consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
uy qualified to determine the focus of the eye, both
bv his optical knowledge and experiences, and by
means of his optometer. In addition, can iurther
tents with Glasses, TO their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member of the Royal
College Of Surgeons England Member y the NED cd
cisty 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 D;!
Qa.e edi.or:)
Paving 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 beads this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the ex-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
fny we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
irctly 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
above statement. Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National Inteligencer Office"
LYNcHBuRa November l. 1854.
From an examination of Mr.. ToLias's Glasses and
fror1 his observations and remarks, am convinced
- = : J. j. BLACKFoRD, hi d.
eaH WoRFoLK, VA, July ~, 1854.
In the experien, of even two years, have found
great difficulty in Obtaining Spectacles that were
acty 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 clear chrystallike,
and comfortable 70 my eyes. lwould commend him
to those who, from age or othei infrmity require
artificial aid in this way J. J.SIMKiNS N. D.
SrR: The pair Of Spectacles you furnished me yes
tsrday are particularly satisfactory to me. They
yery decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
,feght or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
account Of their professional standingn France Eng
laad and United States have been also pleased
with your marks and directions on the treatment
ofthe eyes the purpose Of preserving and impro-
.ng the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor ofM O., Louisville, Ky.
WASHINGTON August 5, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity OF hav-
ing two sets of glasses one for use in the daylight.
aid one for lamphght Il procured one set from Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes have used
oils for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
ef 0 OfDepartment of State
vr PETERSBURG October 81 1854
About five years ago. obtained from Mr. Tobias
Ia Washington, pair VI Glasses for the Spectaces
which used and found them of great assistance to
my decaying vision and my opinion of hun Is that
he is sklful lin the preparation of glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited by such aud
gf J. +. MAY.
See for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
Aug 15-1y F.se .ser
HOUSE FOR SALE.
AN G Street, Capitol Hill, new three-
" story brick house, just completed in modern
style. Will be sold at a bargain, or exchanged for
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