Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-04-03
TO ALL THATyALUE THEIR SIGHT

Judicl0usly selected 10 his superior Specacles and
Glasses, carefully ground by himself to true spher
cal accuracy and brilliant transparency suited pre-
cisely and benefcally to the wearer, according 70
the concavity convexy 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 optome-
teri and the practice of many years enables me to
measure the focal disease Of the eyes, and such
glasses that absolutely required will be furnished
with precision and satisfaction. IA
J. 7. acknowledges the very liberal encouragement
already obtained, and further solicts the patronage
Of those that have not yet ayaled themselves Of his
aid ta ID. rs gtSdtg ba& y Il
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in USE and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectaces 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
Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer.
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
uad 3 70 ,g9IW WILMINGTON, N c., June 49, 1854
To persons who have had the sight of their eyes
SO impaired as 10 require the use of Glasses, would
recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable person
from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may re-
guire as he has suited with pair of Spectacles
for 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
IF3-li...f dine r.r w. A. WALKER.
-9 BRooKLYs 0HrHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
ga -n.U g#f .ffg April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr. J. Tobias's
Glasses, enabled TO testify that their hardness
clearness, polishing and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendablo to those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes are in wan,
of such auxiliaries. consider moreover Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified TO determine the focus of the eve both
by hisoptcal knowledge and experience, and by
means OF his optomefer. In addition, can further
state, that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
entswith Glasses 10 their and my entire satisfaction
| LOUIS BAUER M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the
Royal College of Surgeons, England Member oil
the Medical Society Of London and Of the Pathology
zeal Society Of New York late Surgeon Of the
Royal Orthopedic Institution of Manchester Eng
land, and Surgeon Of the d. o. Institution.
Copy of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
AMERICAN Organ, May Fl, 1855, from Judge v, Ellis,
"Haying 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 10 make trial Of To-
bias's new and improved discovery for the eyes,
whose name heads this article. We saw them re.
commended by sundry gentlemen ofVireinia, 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 had ever tried befure; and we see
moro distinctly with them. Without meaning 10
disparage the claims Of others who have made i'm
provements IN Spectacle Lens we deem il butjus to
make the above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on
Seventh street. opposite the National Inteiligencer
ohios'J lr7aT.L.ia f rH u faiI-
? zL''r Use LrNcHBuRo, Nov. l, 1884.
From an examination of Mr.. Tobias,s Glasses,
and from his observations and remai ks, am con.
WINGED that he Is a skilful optician. 'it
gt'r5gl3 .#r Hrr j. J.BLAokroHD, NJ d..
NoRFoLK, VA, July 81, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectaces that were
eyacty adapted 70 the weakness of my sight This
inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems 10 have removed
Tor the present By the substitution for me OF better
and more suitable Glasses They are clear, crystal.
like. and comfort able 10 my eyes. l would com.
mend him TO those Who frnrn age other infrmity,
require artificial aid in thls way. .-.f
J, J. slxkrxs, NJ. d.
sIni The pair Of spectael, you furnished me res
terday 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 on ac-
count Of their professional standing in France Eng.
aud, 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
y 10 Retpcotfuly yours, Gas. CaLpwrrL,
Mr.. J. Tomas. l.i
WAsmSeroS, Aug. 8, 1885.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav.
ing two Of glasses-one for use in the daylight
and one for lamp light procured one set from Mr..
: Tobias which answered both purposes. Ihayeused
bis for several months, and find them excellent
EpwkD SruBBs, 3
ofDepartment Of State
PETEKspURo, October 81, 1854.
About five years ago, / obtained from AIR. Tobias
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which I used, and found them Of great Assistance
70 my decaying vision; and my opinion of himsis
sn ss ne not ~ M gon sn bsnssflp5 glasse iOr
gfsi1ofte Im q Ffsii n'a'1q Ell J.nF. MAY.