Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-16
TO 4 IL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT,
to call the attentions Of all d

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fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben
eciay to the wearer according to the concavity or
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-
cisey suited, by the tse Of an optometer; and the
practice Of many years enables him to measure the
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and satisfaction. st|-
J. I. acknowledges the very liberal encourage,
ment already obtained, and further solicits the pat
ronage of tose that have not yet availed themselves
OF his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in USE and stating how many inches they
read this print with their spectacles can be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight. W
Circulars to be had gratis at his office, No. 512,
eventh street, three doors from Odd-Felows' Hall,
up stairs.
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort Fl ON his glasses. a#s.a@
wILxISGroN, N. g., June Is, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes 80 impaired TO require the use Of GLASSES,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per
son from whom to obtain such Glnsses as they may
require he has suited me with pair of Spectacles
for far and sight. NY sight has been impaired
very much by service of years in the Post Office
Department which berth required me TO be on duty
from i O'Clock at night till after day. during which
lime used but one light
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BRooKLYN ORrHopARDIc INSTITUTION,
tf - April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr.. ]. Tobias's
Glasses am enabied to testify that their hardness,
cl rness, polishing, nd-e optical shape render
them particularly re omInetdable to those whse
merely optical inpa rment OF the eyes in want of
uch auxlliares l consider. moreover, Mr. Tobias
ally qualified to determine the focus Of the eye, both
by his ortica' knowledge and experience aud by
state that M. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
tisnts va Glasses, 70 their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BADkR, M. D., 1sns Z,
physician and Surgeon Berlin Member Of the Royal
COLLEGE of Surgeons, England; Member Of the Med
ical ociety Of .ondon and Of the Pathological So
ciely of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thop. die Institution of Manchester, England, and
Surge of the B. o. Institution. 1904
Copy of testimonial which appear ed In the Daily
American Organ, May 2l 1855, from Judge V. Ellis,
(ln.e edi Org .n
al aving suffered for many years past with weak
ness OF the eyes, and that defect of visi IN which 70
suits Iro toe oc-.sant and intense use OF these
sensiti, organs, led to make trial OF To-
bias new and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
nam. bea Is this al Gcle We saw them recommend
cd By s,odry gentlemen of Virgins, whom we know,
and thei stre had less hesitation in making the
psriue,l We are more than pleased with the srti-
Gle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
nv we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
incty with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims ,i others, who have made improvements In
Spectacle Lena we deem 1t but Just to make The
aboss statement Mr.. fobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National Intelligencer Office"
ra LYScuBuRs November Z, 1854
From an examination of Mr. IubIass Glnsses and
from his obse, vations and remarks, am convinced
-' : : ~ J. j. BLACKFoRD. MD
tafa 1924 NORFOLK, VA, July a. 1854.
In the experien, Of oven two years, have found
great difficulty in sotanng Spectacles that were ex-
actly adapted to the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed tor
the present by the substitution for of better and
mo-e suitable Glasses They clear chrystallike,
and comfortable TO my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age or other in6rmity require
artificial aid IN this way. :. =. saMklSs M. u.
srday are particularly satisfactory tn me. They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
eight or nine pars, carefully selected in different
ac ount Of their professional standing in France Eng
A Id 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
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
t- Professor ofM. O., Louisville, KY
:. H wAsHrseros August s, 1855.
Having been for years un,er the scessity OF hsv-
ing two of glasses -onc for use in the day light
a.d one for lsmplight i procured one act from Mr..
Tobias, which answered. both purposes have used
ais for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBBS,
OfDepsrhnent Of State,
PKrHRsBuRa, October o. 1854
About Ave years sgo. obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
II faWashngton, paii of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and foun,i them OF great assistance to
nv decaying vision; and my opinion Of him is, that
he ia sk,lul In the preparation of Classes for eyes
=. r. MAY.
See, for mere testimouialf, the Evening Star.
Aug lh-ly 44
NNUELL G. ATMELL, stove, Fin, and
Ia Sheet Iron Ware Manufacturer, Pitt street. rear
OF the Marshal House, Alexandria, Va. Roofing,
GutterinQ, and Spouting, viii be done In the best
manner and at the shortest notice.g