Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-08-07

selected TO his super0 Snectacles ana Gasses carey
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant Transparency suited precisely and BEN
eciay to the wearfr according to the coucavity or
convexity of the eye. Very numerous the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs OF sight from
the commencement Of using glasses in not being pre-
ciselv suited, by the use of an 0ptometer; and the
practce 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. .E#
J. 4. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further socits 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 spectaces can be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight
Circulars be had gratis at his office, No. 5l2,
eventh street, three doors from oddFeliews' Hall,
90 stairs.
junumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort fl ON his glasses.
WILMINGTON, N. g., June l6, 1854.
TO persons who have have had the sight Of their
syes so impaired as TO require the OF GLASSES,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses they may
require, he has suited me with pair of Spectacles
Tor 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 IL O'Clock at night till after day, during which
line used but one light.
w. a. w ALhEh.
BROOKLYN ORrHoPARDlc INSTITUTION,
After most careful examination of Mr.. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled 10 testify that their hardness,
el rness, polishing nd exact optical shape, render
them particularly re ommendable to those whose
merely optical pa rment OF the eyes are In want OF
uch auxiliares | consider. moreover, Mr.. Tobias
ally qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his ortical knowledge and experience, and by
means of his optometer. In addition, can further
,fof., hat Inh hpq la1 ann "a.
tieuts w.,l Glasses to their and my satisfaction
" LOUIS BAUkR, NJ. D.,
ihysician and Surgeon Berlin Member of the Royal
College Of Surgeons, England; Member Of the Med
cety oi New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
Shops ,dic Institution of Manchester, England and
Surg, on of the B. o. Institution.
Copy OF a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, lo55, from Judge V. Ellis,
tla.e ed. Org
at aving suffered for many years past with weak
ness OF the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits rrou too co-stant and intense use of these
sensitive organs, we led to make trial OF To-
bias aud improved discovery Tor the eyes, whose
name heals this ar Itcle. We saw them recommend
ed by sjndry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and theI stre had less hesitation in making the
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti-
ele We read with less fatigue with these lens than
my we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
incty with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims of others, who have made improvements in
spectacle Lens we ueenl III out INST 10 MAKE the
above statement Mr., tobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National Intelligencer Office.
LYNcnBuRa November /, 1854.
From an examination ot Mr.. IUL las g Glasses and
from his obser vations and remarks, am convinced
that he is skilful optician.
J. J. BLACKBOARD, M. D..
NORFOLK, VA. July q, 1854.
In the experien of even two years, have found
great difficulty in .otainng Spectacles that were
actly 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 clear, chrysta-lke,
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, flom age other n6rmty, require
artificial aid in this way. j. J.SIMkINS M. ID.
SIR: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
tsrday are particularly satisfactory to me. They
very decidedly the best possess, and ana the owner
II eight nine Dars, carefully selected IN different
places, und from opticians recommended to me on
ac ount OF their professional standing in France Eng
Is ID and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
of ihe eyes, for the purpose of preserving and impro
' .ng the sight FL.
Professor of NJ. O., Louisville, Ky.
nr. :. TOBIAS
WASHINGTON August s, 1855.
uavlng been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two Of glasses -one for use in the dayl ght
AID one fer lamplight Il procured one set from Mr..
Tobias, which answered. both purposes / have used
ais for several months, and ind them excellent.
Of Department of State.
PETERsBURe, October 81 1854
About five years ago. obtained from Mr. Tobias
IN Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
" hch used and found them OF great assistance TO
my decaying vision; and my opinion Of hum is that
he s skilu In the preparation of glasses for eyes
not too far gone 10 be benefited by such aid.
j. F. MAY
See, for mere testimonislS, the Evening Star. d.
Aug l5-ly
MATRIMONIAL.
DROPOSALS will be received during
I the present month by prepossessng gentle
man, with an estate for Wife OF pious education,
ruith r,nnnna-aau ennnl hnlf hs estate. Address