Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-03-06
of Il LARGE SPREAD EAGLE.
TO ALL THATvALUETHEIR SIGHT.

udiconsly selected. 10 his superior Spectacles and
Classes carefully ground by himself 10 true spher-
ical accuracy and brilliant transparency, suited pre-
ciscly and benefcially 20 the wearer, according 10
the concavty conyexity Of the eye Very numerous
are the i'll effects caused 10 the precious organs ct
| sight from the commencement Of using glasses In
not being precisely suited. by the OF opome-
ter; aud the practice Of many years enables me 70
/ measure the focal disease 81 the eyes, and such
glasses that absolutely required will be furnished
| with precision aud satisfaction.
j. 7. Acknowledges the very liberal encouragement
already obtained and further socits the patronage
Of those that have not yet avaied 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 viii improve their sight.
Circulars TO be had gratis, at bus Office. No. 5l2
Seventh street. three doors from Odd Fellows Hail.
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 10 require the use of Glasses would
recommend Mr. John Tobias a suitable person
| from whom TO obtain such Glasses they may
| quirc, he has suited me with pair OF Spectaces
for far and near sight My sight has been impaired
very much Ny service Q. years IN inc ross ones
from IL o'clock at night till after day. during which
| time used but one light
W. A. WALKER.
BRooKLrs oRrHoPARDIc 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 recommendable 10 those whose
| merely optical impairment Of the eyes are IN want
Of such auxares. | consider moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified TO determine the focus 81 the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience. and BY
means Of his optome'er. In addition, can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some OF my pa
tentswth Glasses 10 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 Pathoog-
ical Society of New York; late Surgeon Of tho
Royal Orthopadic Institution Of Manchester, Eng
land, and Surgeon Of the ID. D. Institution.
Copy of testimonial which appeared in the Dali
American Organ, May 81, 1856, from Judge " Ellis,
| Cate editor:)
ness of the eyes, and that defect Of vision which
results from too constant and intense use OF these
sensitive organs, we were led 10 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 maxi
ing the experiment We are more than pleased with
the article. We read with loss fatigue with these
lens than any we had tried befre and we see
more distinctly with them. Without meaning 10
disparage the claims Of others who have made i'm
make the above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on
Seventh street. opposite the National Inteligencer
Office"
IrScHpuRe. Nov /, 1854.
From an examination OF Mr.. Tobias's Glasses,
and from his observations and remarks, am con-
vinced that he is n skilful optician. =,
]. J. BLAcKToRD, NJ. ID.
NoRroLK. VA, July ~, 1854.
In the experience OF even two years, have found
| great difficulty obtaining Spectacles 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 TO my eyes. | would COM
| mend him 10 those who, from age or other inirmty
| require artificial aid in this way.
''4''' III. sIrxrss, NJ. ID.
SIN; The pair Of spectacles you furnished me YES
terdny are particularly satisfactory 10 me. They
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
of ght nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on &C
count of their professional standing in France, Eng
lsud and the United States. have been also pleased
| with your remarks and directions the treatment
Of the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and mprov
ing the sight
| Respectfully yours, CHAs. CALDWELL,
Professor ofM. O., Louisville, Ny.
Mr.. ]. Tomas.
WASHINGTON, Aug. s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity OF hav-
inR TWO sets Oh R'asses-One ioI use " ~. s"y''t..r
and one for lamp light procured one set from Mr.
| Tobias which answered both purposes. have used
his for several months, and find them excellent
| EpwAD Srunns
or Department Of State.
PETERSBURG, October a. 1854
About five years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias
in washington a pair Of Glasses for the Spectaces
which used, and found them Of great assistance
10 INV decaying vision and my opinion Of him is
that ne Is skilfu in the preparation Of glasses for
eyes not too far gone 10 be benefited by such aid
J. 7. MAY