Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-07
70 I'll. THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT


ana paSucularly from glasses lnudlciously
selected, to his superior Spectacles and Glasses
u',y ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
snd brilliant transparency suited precisely and BEN
nclay to the wearer according TO the concavity or
,SSnvexliy Sa Oh the eye Very numerous are the i'll
the commencement OF using gassesin not being pre-
aseiy suited, by the use of optometer; and the
practcc 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
and satisfaction.
j. I. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solcits the pat
ronage of those that have not yet avaled 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 be sup
| piled with such that will improve their sight
Circulars to be had gratis at his Office, No. 512,
eventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows Hall,
up stairs. @E & D
lnnumerabe testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
WILMINGTON N. g., June Is, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired to require the use Of Gasses
would recommend Mr. John Tobias as suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require as he has suited with pair of Spectacles
for far and near 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 II o'clock at night till after day, during which
line used hut one light. -.
BROOKLYN ORrHoPARDlo INSTITUTION,
After most careful examination of Mr.. ]. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness,
cl rness, polishing, and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment OF the eyes In want OF
uch auxiliaries. / consider. moreover, Mr.. Tobias
iuy qualified to determine the focus Of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experiences, and by
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tients with Glasses, to their and my satisfaction
LOUIS BAUER NJ d., na.tNta A
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member of the Royal
College Of Surgeons England Member Of the Med
ciety of New York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or.
thop@dic Institution of Manchester, England and
Surgeon of the B. o. Institution.
Copy of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
An erican Organ, May 81, 1866, from Judge " Ellis,
Qate edtor:) - e1ri gs
az sving suffered for many years past with weak
ness II the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits from toe constant and intense use OF these
Hensitiv organs, were led to make trial OF To-
biassr wand improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name b, ids this article We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia. whom we know,
and ther efore had less bostaton in making the ex-
pertinent We are ppore than pleased with the art
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before and we see more dis
nctly 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 Intelhgencer office"
LYNcuDURa. November z, 1854.
From an examination OF Mr.. Iublas's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
hathe is skilful optcian. IN
J. }. BLACKFoRD, MD
ga NORFOLK, VA, july ~, 1854.
In the erperien > of even two years, have found
act' 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
mo-s suitable Glasses. They are clear, chrystallke
and comfortahle to my eyes. would commend him
to those who from age or other ilfirmity. require
artificial aid in this way. J. j. SIMklNS, NJ. d.
SR; The pair Of Spectacles you furnished me yes
erdy are particularly satisfactory tn me- They are
verydecidedly the best possess and am the owner
of eEht nine Dars carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
sc otnt of their professional standing in France Eng
lad 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
Professor of M. c.. Louisville XIV
MIR. ]. TOBIAS. sETgTl I'fTTTsT 7g~'
:. td2b ID WAsHINeroS, August 8, 1855. "
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
a-4d one for lamplght Il procured one set frem Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes j have ,rsed
mis- for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBBS. n II
f2Ht1 81 n 0fDeparhnent of State
PETERSBURG October 81, 1s54
About I've years ago, i obtained from Mr.. Tobias
tn Washington, pair OF Glasses for the Spsctaclss
which ued, and found them OF grest assistance to
my decayng vision; and my opinion of him In, that
he is skhli in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too fargone TO be benefited by such aid g1H 81
VOL g. tH0o1sseftti j. n. May
See for mere testimonialr, the Evening Star.
Aug 10y sNs&tFAN f4RARf9
EUELL O. ATWELL, Stove, Tin. and
- Sheet Iron Ware Manufacturer, Pitt street. rear
Of the Marshal House, Alexandra, Va. Roofing,
Guttering, asd Spoutng, will be done In the best
manner and ct the shortest notice. Ias4 sF M
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