Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-15
TO ALL TIATyALUETHEIR SIGHT

A/h ioiiI-O ~ VAIL LIE Al OF
w all that suffer with defective sight, caused
by age sickness and particularly from glasses in
ludlcousiy selected to his superior Spectacles and
Glasses, carefully ground by himself TO true spher-
ca accuracy, and brilliant transparency, suited pre-
cisely and benefically 10 the wearer according 10
the concavity or convexy Of the eye Very numerous
are the Ill effects caused to the precious organs ol
sight from the commencement of using glasses in
not being precisely suited. by the of optome-
ter; 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
j. I. acknowledges the very liberal encouragement
already obtained and further solics the patronage
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 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 Hail.
up stairs
Innumerable 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 10, 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-
guire as he has suited me 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
w. A. WALKER
BROOKLYN ORrHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
ssl Iii, . April, 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr. J. Tobass
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness,
cearness, polishing, and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendabls 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 hisoptical knowledge and experience. and by
means of his optome er. In addition can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of INV pa
ents-with Glasses TO their and my entire satisfaction
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 Pathology
ical Society of New York; late Surgeon of the
Royal Orthopedic Institution of Manchester, Eng
land, and Surgeon of the b. o. Institution
Copy of a testimonial which appeared in the Dali
Qate editor y "|
H az suffered for many years past with weak
results from too constant and ntcirc use Of these
sensitive organs, we were led 10 make trial of To-
bass new aud improved discovery for the eyes
whose maine heads this article. We saw III, m re.
commended BY snndry gentlemen OF Virginia whom
we knoG, and therefore had les 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 before and we see
more distinctly with them. Without meaning 10
disparagc the cllims Of others who have made inn
provcments in Spectacle Lens, deem it but Just 10
mike the above statement Mr. Tobias resides on
Seventh street. opposite the National lntelligeucer
Office"
LYNcunuRG, Nov. !. 1854.
From an examination OF Sir. Tobass Glasses
and from his observations and rcmuI ks am con.
yluced that he is skilfuI optician. XIII.
j. j. BLAcKFoRD NJ D.
NORFOLK, Va, July 81. 1884.
In the experience OF even two years / have found
great difficulty IN obtaining Spcctacles that were
exactly adapt d 10 the weakness Of my sight This
Inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed
Tor tie present by the substitution for me of better
and more suitable Glasses They are clear crystal-
like and comfort uble TO my eyes I would com.
mend him TO those whb from age OF other inlirbity
require artificial aid in this way.
~. sINKrSs, ND.
SIN: The pair Of srectacles you furnished me yes.
erdy are particularly satisfactory to me. They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
Of ght nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, aud from opticians recommended ~ me on &C
count OF their professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States. have been also pleased
With your rgmarks and directions on the treatment
Of the eyes for The purpose OF preserving and mproy-
ing the sight.
Respectfully yours, CuAs. CALDWELL,
Professor ofM. c., Louisville, Ky.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 1858
Having been for years under the necessity Of bay.
ing two Of glasscs-one for use in the daylight
and ose for lamp light-l procured one set from Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes have used
bis for several months, aud find them excellent
EDwAD Stubs,
or Department Of State
PErERsBURG, October u. 1854
About five years ago, obtained from Mr.. 7, bias,
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spectaclcs
which ! used, and found them of great assistance
b. my decaying vision; and my opinion of him is
that he is skilfu in the preparation Of glasses for
eyes not too far gone to be benefited by such aid
j. Il. NAY