Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-04-24

by age, sickness, and particularly from glasses in
judciously selected to his superior Spectacles and
Glasses, carefully ground by himself to true spher.
ical accuracy, and brilliant Transparency, suited pre-
cisey and benefciay to the wearer, according to
the concayy 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 precisely suited by the use Of an optome-
ter; and the practice of many years enables me to
measure the focal disease Of the eyes, and such
glasses that eabsoutely required will be furnished
with precision and satisfaction.
j. I. acknowledges the very liberal encouragement
already obtained and further socits the patronage
Of those that have yet awaited themselves of his
aid g.. .rs.r, - 81. .,.Ear 1ssr@. 40.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in USE and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their specaces be sup
Piled with such that will improve their sight.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No. 5l2
Seventh street. three doors from Odd Fellows Hall,
up stairs.
Innumerabe testimonials to he seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses. ''
..-.. WILMINGTON, N. c., June l6, 1854.
To persons who have had the sight of their eyes
so impaired as TO require the of Glasses, would
recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable person
from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may re-
quire, as he has suited me with pair Of Spectacles
for a 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 o'clock at night till after day, during which
time l used but one light.
....- 'O,... W. A. WALKER.
BRooKLYN ORrHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr. ]. 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 auxiliaries. consider moreover Mr. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means of his optomeer. In addition, can further
state, that Mr.. fobas has supplied some of my pa
tentswith Glasses to their and my entire satisfaction
g.. ..,.- LOUIS BAUER, M. d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the
Royal College of Surgeons, England; Member Of
the Medical Society Of London and of the Pathology
ical Society of New York; late Surgeon of the
Royal 0rthopedic Institution of Manchester, Eng
land, and Surgeon of the b. o. Institution.
Copy of IA testimonial which appeared in the Dali
American Organ May q, 1855, from Judge V. Ellis
late editor y
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, led to make trial of To-
bass and improved discovery for the eyes,
whose name heads this article We saw them re.
commended by spndry 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 bef,re and we see
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 Intelgencer
Office"
LYNcBBuRG, Nov. |, 1854
From examination of Mr.. Tobins's Glasses
and from his observations and remaI Ks am con.
WINGED that he is a skfu optican.
]. J. BLACKBOARD, NJ. D.
NORFOLK, Va, July 81, 1854
In the experience OF even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectscles that were
exactly adapted TO the weakness Of my sight. This
Inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed
for the present by the substitution for me of better
and more suitable Glasses. They are clear crystal
like, and comfort able 10 my eyes. would com.
mend him to those who, from age other infrmity,
| require artificial aid in this way.
J. J. srSKrSs, NJ. D.
srH: The pair Of spectaces you furnished me yes
terdly are particularly satisfactory 10 me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
Of eight or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended 10 me
count Of their professional standing in France, Eng
sud and the United States. have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions the treatment
the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and improv
| ing the sight
| Professor ofM. c., Louisville, Ky.
| Mr.. ]. TOBIAS.
| WASHINGTON, Aug. g, 1885.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav.
ing two Of gasses-one for use in the daylight,
and for lamp light procured one set from Mr..
| Tobias which answered both purposes. have used
his for several months, and find them excellent
| EDwAD STUBS,
| >0f Department Of State
| PETERSBURG, October IL, 1854
About five years ago, I obtained from Mr. Tobias,
| in Washington pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which | used, and found them of great assistance
| 10 my decaying vision and my opinion of him is
| that he is skfu in the preparation Of glasses for
eyes not too far gone to be benefited by such aid
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