Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-21
WHISTLES to call the attention OF all that


sickness and particularly from glasses 1njudicousiy
selected to his superior Specaces and Glasses care
fully ground by himself TO true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely ana pen-
eciay TO the wearer according to the concayity or
convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the III
effects caused to the precious organs OF sight from
the commencement OF using glasses IN not being pre-
csey suited, by the use of an optometerj and the
practice 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.
]. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solcits the pat
ronage of those that have not yet svasd themselves
of his aid ,
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
Innumerabe testimonials TO be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars to be had gratis at his office, No. 512,
Seventh street. three doors from Odd-Fellows Hall,
up stairs.
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge v Ellis,
| (ate editor:)
w. "ToBIASCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS
Having 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, we were led to make trial Oh To-
biass 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 therefore 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
any had ever tried before; and we see more dis
1 tnctly with them. Without meaning to dsparage 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 Intelligencer office"
| WASHINGTON, August 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets of glassesone for use In the daylight
| n ylinhi sat
4 Tobias which answered both purposes. have used
bis for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
| Of Department of State.
| BROOKLYN 0RTHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
| April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr.. j. Tobass
Glasses, enabled to testify that their hardness,
cearness polishing and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes in want OF
such auxiliaries i consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means of his optometer. In addition, / can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tients with Glasses to their and my satisfaction
LOUIS BAUER M. D.,
Physician 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 ofNew York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or,
thopadic Institution of Manchester, England and
Surgeon of the b. o. Institution.
NORFOLK, VA, July o. 1854.
| In the experience of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaces that were ex-
acty adapted to the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr. Tobias seems to have'removed for
the present by the substitution for me of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear chrystal-like,
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age OF other infrmity, require
artificial aid in this way. J. ]. SIMKINS, M ID.
WILMINGTON, N c., June &c. 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight of their
eyes so impaired as to require the use OF GLASSES
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
for 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 IL o'clock at night till after day during which
time used but one light
SIR: The pair of Spectaces you furnished me yes.
terday particularly satisfactory to They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the
of eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
account fther professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States have been also pleased
| with your remarks and directions on tho treatment
Of the eyes for the purpose preserving and mpro
wing the sight.
Respectfully yours CHS. CALDWELL
Professor OF M. O., Louisville KY.
From an examination Of Mr.. Tobiass Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
that he is sklfu optican.
j. J. BLACKBOARD, M. d.
i PETERSBURG, October 81 1854
About FIVE years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
IN Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used and found them of great assistance to
my decayinQ vision; and my opinion of him is, that
he is skful in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone 10 DO benefited by such aid.
| j. +. MAY
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
1 UyOR SALE OR LEAsE.-A number OF un-
II improved lots fr sale or lease located in various
/ parts OF the city. u. WARD.