Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-13
TO ALL THAT-yALUE THEIR SIGHT


selected to his superior Spectacles and Glasses
fully ground by himself TO true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben
officially to the wearer, according TO the concavty or
convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the Ill
effects caused to the precious organs OF sight from
the commencement Of using glasses in not being pre-
csely suited, by the use of an optometer; and the
practice of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease Of the eyes, and snch glasses that
absolutely required will be furnphed with precision
and satisfaction.
J. I. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
nlent already obtained, and further solicts the pat
conage of those that have not yet ayailed themselves
OF iiis aid
Persons that cannot conveniently cali, 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,
20 stairs,
Innumerabe testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from bis glasses.
WILMINGTON, N. g., June 16, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight of their
ives so impaired az to require the of GLASSES,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable, per
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require he has suited me with pair of Spectacles
ior far and 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 IL o'clock at night till after day during which
'ine used but one light.
BROOKLYN ORgHoPARDic INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr.. J. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness,
cl rness, polishing nd exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendahle 70 those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes are in want OF
uch auxaries. l consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
ally qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, aud by
L t., f.,rth
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tients VITA Glasses to their and my satisfaction
LOUIS BAUER, M. d.,
hysician and Surgeon Berlin Member of the Royal
College of Surgeons, England Member Of the Med
ical ociety of London and of the Pathological So
cety of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thnps,dic Institution OF Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the B. o. Institution.
Copy of q testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 2l 1855, from Judge " Ellis,
(la.e edi -or)
"Paving suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits FROM too constant and intense use OF these
sensitive organs, were led to make trial OF To-
bass and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sandry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation IN making the ex
pertinent We are more than pleased With the arti-
Gle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
nv we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
incty with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims ut 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"
LYNcHBURa November /, 1854.
From examination OF Mr.. Tobiass Glasses and
from his observations and REMARKS, am convinced
rG' ]. j. BLAcKFoRD, NJ. d.
NORFOLK, Va, July 81, 1854.
ln the experien, of even two years, have found
great difficulty in Obtaining Spectacles that were ex
actly 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
Eiose suitable Glasses They are clear, chrystake,
and comfortable to my eyes. lwoud commend him
artificial aid in this way. J. J.SIMKINS M. b.
SRA: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
tsrday are particularly satisfactory 70 me. They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
u eight nins pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
'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
.ng the sight
hesneottally yonrs, cas-, CALDWELL,
as"', '.-N Rsoiessor Of NJ. o., Louisville, Ky.
WASHINGTON, August 8. 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hay-
ing two sets of glasses-one for use in the daylight
a.d one for lamplight Il procured one set from Mr.
EobiaS, wnlcn answered. potn purposes. have used
ais for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBS.
=. department. Of State
PETERSBURG, October 81 1854
About Ave years ago, obtained from Mr. TobiAs,
!, Washington d pan of Glasses for the SpectacIes
phieh used and found them OF great assistance I'd
my decaying vision; and my opinion of HIM is that
be is skilulin the preparation Of glasses for eyes
not too far gone TO be benefited by such aid.
tao j. +. MAY.
See, for mere testimonias, the Evening Star.
Aue 15-1y
MATRIMONIAL.
DROPOSALS will be received during
- the present month by prepossessing gentle