Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-03
Err SIGHT.
to call the attention Of all Il


sickness and particularly from glasses injudiciously
selected his superior Spectacles and Glasses
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and BEN
convexty of the eye. Very numerous arc the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs Of sight from
the commencement of using glassesin not being pre-
cisey suited, by the use of an optometer; and the
practice of many years enables him TO measure the
focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are
absolutely required win be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solicits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet availed themselves
Of his aid. Isl.
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectacles be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight.
Innumerable testimonials to DO seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses
Circulars to be had gratis, ut his Office, No. 5l2,
Seventh street. three doors from Odd-Fellows Hall,
up stairs stt
Copy Of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May q, 1855, from Judge " Ellis,
~ "ToBIAsCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from tso constant and intense use Of These
sensitive organs, were led to make trial Of To-
new ana iGr ,ne
ed by sundry gentlemen Of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the ex-
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the art-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before; and see more dis
tnctly with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims Of others, who have made improvements In
Spectacle Lens We deem it. but Just 70 Z, make The
street. opposite the National Intelligencer Office"
WAsHfNGroF, August 8, 1855.
Having been for years under tho necessity Of hav-
ing two sets of gasses--one for in the daylight,
nd Onp fOr on In.
Tobias, which answered both purposes have used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
OfDepartment of State.
BROOKLYN ORrHorARDIc INayIruTIoN,
April, 1854. BE-
After most careful examination of Mr. J. Tobias's
Glasses enabled to testify that their hardness,
clearness polishing, and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes are 10 want OF
such auxiiaries. l consider, moreover, MIR. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye, both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
mea MS OF his optometer In addition, can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
tents with Glasses o e se Ba a1d RRyM d.
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member OF the Koysi
College of Surgeons, England; Member Of the Med
ical Society of London, and Of the Pathological go
thopmdic Institution of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the d. o. Institution.
NonroIx, VA, July 81, 1884
In the experience Of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Specfacles that
actly adapted to the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr. Tobias seems to have removed tor
the present by the substitution for me OF better and
more suitable Glasses They are clear, chrystalke,
| and comfortable to my eyes. Iwould commend him
to those who, from age or other inirmity, require
artificial aid in this way. J. J. SIMKINS, N. d.
WILMINGTON, N. c., June is, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired to require the use OF Glasses,
nd Mr. ns n
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require he has suited me with pair of Spectacles
for far and near sight Nv sight has been impaired
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
SrR, The pair of Specsacles you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory to They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
Of eight nine pairs, carefully selected in different
| places, and from opticians recommended 70 me on
account their professional standing in France, Eng
land and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
the eye. for the purpose of preserving and impro
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of M. O., Louisville, KY.
| Mr.. j. TOBIAS
LrxcnBuRo. November I, 1854.
From examination of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses and
| from his observations and remarks, am convinced
| that he is a skilful optician.
| j. J. BLACKBOARD, M. ID.
| 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 decaying vision; and my opinion Of him 10, that
he is skul in the preparation of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone 70 DO benefited by such aid
| j. F. MAY.
| See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
| MARBLE MANTELS.
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