Daily American organ., 1856-09-06
TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT


sickness and particularly from glasses injudciously
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben
efcally to the wearer, according to the cOncavty
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-
cisely suited, by the 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 will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
]. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solicts the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet availed themselves
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.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office No. 5l2,
eventh street. three doors from Odd-Fellows Hall,
up stairs
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer.
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses. st
WILMINGTON, N. g., June l6, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight of their
eyes 80 impaired to require the OF Giasses,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses they may
require he has suited with pair Of Spectacles
ipr 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
lime used but one light
w. A. WALKER
BROOKLYN ORTHopARDIo INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr.. j. Tobias's
Glasses am enabled to testify that their hardness
c rness, polishing, nd exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendabe to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes are in want Of
uch auxiliaries. l consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
uy qualified to determine the focus of the eye, both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
state that Mr. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tents wI.a 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 ociety of London and of the Pathological So
ciety of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thops,dc Institution of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the b. o. Institution.
Copy Of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1856, from Judge V. Ellis
(lase edi.or:)
az aying 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're led to make trial OF To-
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
ed by suudry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and theT eore 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
my 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 Inteligencer Office"
LYSouBURa November /, 1854
From an examination of Mr.. TUhias's Glasses and
from his obseI vatons and remarks, am convinced
J. j. BIAOKFORD, M. d.
NORFOLK, VA, July 81, 1854.
In the eIPerien,, of even two years, have found
great difficulty in .btaning Spectacles that were ex
sctly adapted to the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed for
the present by the substitution for of better and
more suitable Glasses. They are clear, chrystal like,
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
To those who from age or Other infirmity. require
artificial aid in this way. j. J.SIMKINS M. ID.
SIR: The pair of Spectscles you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory to me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and the owner
o eight or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
ac>ount Of their professional standing in France Eng
lsd 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-
.ng the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
WASHINGTON, August s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav.
ing two sets of glasses -one for use in the daylight
aid one for lamplight Il procured one set from Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes. Ihave used
nis for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
OfDepartment of State
PETERSBURG, October 81 1854
About Ave years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias
10 Washington, q pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used and found them OF great assistance to
my decaying vision; and my opinion OF hun is thai
he il sklfu in the preparation Of glasses for eyes
not too far gone 10 be benefited by such aid.
j. +. MAY.
Gee, for mere testimonialS, the Evening Star.
Aug 16-ly
MATRIMONIAL.
DROPOSABs will be received during
IL the present month by prepossessng gentle
man, with estate, for Wife OF pious education
with means--say equal u half his estate. Address
Amarican Oroan. w