Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22
G. w. GRAHAM, NJ. d.,
TO ALL THATvALUETnEIR SIGHT

" ISEES TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF
w all that suffer with defective sight, caused
by age, sickness, and particularly from glasses in.
judlciousy selected to his superior Spectaclcs and
Glasses, carefully ground by himself 70 true spher-
ica accuracy and brilliant Transparency suited pre-
clsely and benehclaliy 70 the wearer, according TO
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 of an optome
ter; and the practice of many years enables me TO
measure the focal disease Of the eyes, and such
glasses that are absolutely 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 not yet awaited themselves Of his
aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating howmany 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. 5l2
Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows Hall,
up stairs
Innumerable testimonials to be 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 a suitable person
from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may re-
quie, he has suited me with pair of Speciacles
for far and near sight Ny sight has been impaired
very much by a 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
time | used but one light.
W. A. WALKER.
BROOKLYN 0RrHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled 10 testify that their hardness,
clearness, polishing, and exact optical shape render
them particularly rccommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes are in want
OF such auxiliarics 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., Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tents-wth Glasses TO their and my entire satisfaction.
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
zeal Society of New York; late Surgeon of the
Royal Orthop8dic Institution of Manchester Eng
land and Surgeon of the b. o. Institution.
Copy of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81 1855, from Judge v. Ellis,
(late editor:)
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness Of the eyes, and that defect Of vision which
results from too constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs, we were led TO make trial Of To-
bass new and improved discovery for the eyes,
whose name heads this article. We saw them re.
commended 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 anywe had ever tried bef're and we see
more distinctly with them. Without meaning to
disparage the claims OF others who have made inn
pruvements in Spectacle Lens deem but just TO
make the above statement. Mr.. Tobias resides on
Seventh street, opposite the National Intelgencer
Office"
LYYcuBuRG, Nov. /. 1854
From examination of Mr. Tobias's Glasses
and from his observations and remarks am con.
WINGED that be is skilful optician.
j. j. BLAcKFoRD, NJ. d.
NORFOLK Va, July 81, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, have found
great difficulty obtaining Spccacles that were
cyacty adapted 10 le weakness of my sight This
Inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed
Tor the present by the substitution for Of better
aud more suitable Glasses. They are clear, crystal.
like, and comfort able 10 my eyes / would com.
mend him to those who, from age or other infrmty
require artificial adj this way.
j.. J. srMKrSs, NJ. d.
Siai The pair OF spectaclcs you furnished me res
to-day particularly satisfactory to me. They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
Of ght nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places and from opticians recommended 10 me on &C
count Of their professional standing in France Eng
lsad aud the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the eyes for the purpose of preserving and mproy
ing the sight.
Respectfully yours, Cnas. CALDWELL,
Professor ofM. c., Louisville. Ky.
Mr.. J. Tomas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hay.
ing two sets Of gasses-one for use in the daylight
and for lamp lght-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes. I have used
his for several months, and find them excellent
EDwAD SrUBBs
OF Department Of State.
PETERSBURG, October Il, 1854.
About five years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectaces
which used, and found them Of great assistance
10 my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him is
that ne is skilfu in the preparation Of glasses for
eyes not too far gone to be benefited by such aid.
j. r. MAY