Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-28
no ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT


sickness, and particularly from glasses njudiciousy
selected to his superior Spectaces and Glasses
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 eve. 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 of optometer; 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.
j. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solicts the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet awaited 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.
lnnumerabe 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. 5l2
Seventh street, three doors from OddFellows Hall,
up stairs.
Copy ofs testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge v. Ellis,
(ate editor)
"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 were led to make trial of To-
bass new and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We them recommend
Gu Uy sunuTy gentlemen OF virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the ex-
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the arti-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before and we see more dis
tlncty 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 Inteigencer office"
WASHINGTON, August s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets OF glasses-one for use in the daylight
and one for lamplight-I procured one SGT frem Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes. have used
his for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBS,
OfDepartment of State.
BROOKLYN ORTHoPARDIc INSTITUTION
April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr. J. Tobias's
Glasses, am 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 in want OF
such auxlllaries. consider, moreover Mr. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus of the eve both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
mea ms OF his optometer. In addition can further
state tnat Mr. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
hents 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 of New York late Surgeon of the ROYAL Or
thop@dic Institution of Manchester England, and
Surgeon of the B. o. Institution.
NORFOLK, VA, July 81, 1854
In the experience of even two years / have found
great difficulty in obtaining Specaces that were ex
actly adapted to the weakness of nv 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 are clear chrystallike
to those who, from age or other infirmity require
ARTIFICIAL aid In this way. ]. ]. SIMKINS, M. d.
WILMINGTON, ~ c., June l6, 1854.
To persons who have have bad the sight of their
eyes so impaired as to require the Of GLASSES, ]
would recommend Mr. John Tobias as a suitable per
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they NAV
require he has suited me with pair of Spectacles
for a 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
time used but one light
W. A. WALKER.
SIR; The pair OF Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory to me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
OF egbt or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
account OF their professional standing in France Eng
land, and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
o. tne eyes tor the purpose Of preserving and impro
Respectfully yours CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor ofM O., Louisville, XIV.
Mr.. j. Tomas.
LYNcHBuRe. November 7. 1854.
From an examination of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
that he is skilful opticisn.
j. J. BLACKFORD, NJ ID.
PETERsBURG, October 81, 1884
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 is that
he is skltu in the preparation of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited by such aid
j. II. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
Aug 15-1y
NOR SALE or LEASE number Of un-
improved lots for sale or lease, located in various
parts OF the city. II. WARD.