The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-09
VOL.I
no ALL THATYALUET THEIR sIGHr.

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"ISHES TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF
49, All that suffer with defective sight caused
by age sickness, and particularly from glasses in
jndicously selected to his superior Spectacles and
Glasses, carefully ground by himself to true spher-
ca accuracy and brilliant transparency suited pre-
clsely and benefically TO the wearer according to
the concayity convesity Of theeye Very numerous
are the i'll effects caused to the precious organs Of
sight from the commencement Of using glasses in
not being precisely suited, by the use Of an optome-
measure the focal disease Of the eyes, and such
glasses that absolutely required will Be furnished
with precision and satisfaction. 3s I!
j.. 4. acknowledges the very liberal encouragement
already obtained, and further solics the patronage
Of those that have not yet avaled themselves Of his
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
read this print with their spectaces can be sup
Piled with such that will improve their sight.
Circulars to be had grahs, at his office, No. 5l2
Seventh street three doors from Odd Fellows Hall,
Innumerable testimonials to he seen, and refer
ences given TO many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from bis glasses.
WILnrsarox. N. O.. June "a. ,s54
D Topersons who have had the sight Of their eyes
80 impaired 10 require the use of Gasses Iwould
recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable person
from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may re-
TOR 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 Il o'clock at night till after day, during which
time used but one light
-Ng W. A. WALKER
BROOKLYN ORrHopARDIc INSTITUTION,
t April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness
clearness, polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable TO those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes are in want
Of such auxiiaries. consider moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified 10 determine the focus OF the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means of his optometer. In addition, can further
state, that Mr. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
uentSWth GlasSeS 10 their and my entire tsfaction
LOUIS BAUER, NJ d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member Of the
Royal College of Surgeons, England; Member Of
the Medical Society OF London and of the Patholog
cal Society OF New York; late Surgeon of the
Royal 0rthOpadc Institution of Manchester Eng
land, and Surgeon of the B. o. Institution.
Copy of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ May q, 1856, from Judge Y. Ellis,
"Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect of vision which
results from too constant and intense of these
sensitive organs we were led to make trial of To-
bias's and improved discovery for the eyes,
whose name heads this article. We saw them re.
commendedb by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom
we know, and therefore had less hesitation in max
ing the experiment. We are more than pleased with
the article. We read with less fatigue with these
lens than any we had ever tried befare and we see
more distinctly with them Without meaning to
disparage the claims of others who have made i'm
provements in Spectacle Lens deem it but Just to
make the above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on
Seventh street. opposite the National Intelligencer
Office"
LYNcHBuRG, Nov. l, 1854.
From an examination of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses,
and from his observations and remaI ks, am con.
vinced that he is skilful optician.
]. J. BLAcKFoRD NJ. d.
. NoRroLk, Va, July 27, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, have found
great difficulty IN obtaining Spectacles that were
exactly adapted to the weakness of my sight. This
inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed
for tie present by the substitution for me of better
and more suitable Glasses. They are clear crystal
like, and comfort able to my eyes. | would com.
mend him TO those who, from age other infirmity
require artificial aid in this way. 90.
J. y. srAkrSs, M. D.
SIu, The pair of spectacles you furnished me yes.
terday are particularly satisfactory TO me. They
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
Of eight nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on nc
count Of their professional standing in France, Eng
and, 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 mprov
ing the sight 100
Respectfully yours, CHAs. CALDWELL,
Professor ofM. c., Louisville, Ky.
Mr.. ]. TOBIAS.
WASHINGTON, Aug 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hay.
ing two of glasses-one for use in the daylight
and one for lamp light-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes. Ihaye used
his for several months, and find them excellent
EDwAD STUBS,
or Department Of State.
PETERsBuRa, October 81 1854.
About five years ago. obtained from Mr. Tobias,
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spectacles
which 1 used, and found them of great assistance
TO my decaying vision and my opinion Of him Is
that he is skful in the preparation of glasses for
eyes not too far gone to be benefited by such aid.
j. +. MAY.
See for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
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