Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-08
no iLLTHAT VALUE THEIR SIG HIT
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sickness, and particularly froin glasses nJudicousy
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben
eciay to the wearer, according to the concsyity or
convexity Of the eye. Very numerous are, the III
the commencement Of using gasses 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
absolutely required will 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 avaled themselves
of his aid. #8
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. 6I2,
eventh street, three doors from Odd-Felows' Hall,
up stairs. ly
Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort fiom his glasses.
WILMINGTON, N. O., June ls, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes 80 impaired as to require the use OF GLASSES
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per
son from whom to obtain such Glnsses as they may
aequire as he has suited me with pair OF SPectacles
dor far and 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
'ime used but one light.
w. A. WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORrHoPARDlo INSTITUTION,
E.. nI April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr. J. Tobias's
Glasses am enabled to testify that their hardness,
q rness, polishing, I'D exact optical shape render
merely optical impairment Of the eyes are in want OF
uch auxiliaries. l consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
uiy qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, aud by
of
State that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tie,tS w,sa Glasses, to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ. d., ~
rhysean Surgeon Berlin Msm6ss Of 9s k@ys Mys
zeal ociety of io don, and of the Pathological So
c;etv of New York: iSte Surgeon of the Royal Or
thonadic Institution of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the B. o. Inshtuuon.
Copy of testimonial which appeared IN the DAILY @
American Organ, May 81, 1865, from Judge v Ellis,
dla.e edi,or:) - alE s,ae
az aving suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
sults from too constant and intense use ei these
sensity organs we were led to make trial OF To-
biass new and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend-
ed by suadry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and thsr efore had less hesitation m making the e1-
perimenE We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle We read with less fatigue with these lens tnan
INV we had ever tried before; and we see mere dis
inctly with them. Without meaning to disperage the
n others,
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.
Fco.n an examination OF Mr.. Iobass Glasses, and
from mn observations and remarks am convinced
mat ne IS ~ J. }. BLACKFoRD. MD.
NORFOLK Va, July 27, 1854.
In the experien a of even two years have found
great difficulty in Jitaining Specacles that were ex-
acty adapted TO the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr. Tobias seems TO have removed for
the nresent by the substitution for of better and
more suitable Glasses. They are clear chrystallike,
and comfortable to my eyes l would commend him
to those who, from age or other infirmity require
artificial aid in this way >. g., y, otMMS d,an;.Ss
sray are particularly satisfactory to me. They are
yery decidedly the best possess and am the owner
eioht or nine pairs carefully selected In different
ar omit Of their standng in France Eng
lsd and the United States have Deen aaso pleasea
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
of the eyes, for the purpose OF preserving and mpro
y, ng the sight ~ - -
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor of M. O., Louisville, Ky
WASHINGTON, August 8, 1856.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets of glasses for in the daylight
AID one for amplight Il procured one set frem Mr.:
Tobias which answered both purposes have used
EDWARD STUBBS,
OfDepartnent OF State.
# laa PETERSBURG October 81 ] S54.
About ave years ago. ] obtained from Mr. Tobias,
y, Wssbipotou pair of Glasses for the Spectacss
which used and found thsm Of great assistspcs %
he ia sIiltnlfn the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
A'o' sV = 49, ~of--77 ~ - J. n. MAY.
Bee, for mere testimonislf, the Evening Star
Aug 15-1y ,-...s.yssy rs .lf{ 4 .1An... -
UyUELL C.. ATwELL, Stove, Tin,. and
IA Sheet Iron Ware Manufacturer, Pitt street rear
of the Marshal House. Alexandria, Va Roofing,
Gutterinp, and Spouting, win be done In the best
manner and at the shortest notice.
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