Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-13
70 ALL TIiATVALUETHEIR SIGHT

" ISLES TO CALL THE ATTENTION or
~ all that suffer with defective sight, caused
by age sickness, and particularly from glasses in
judicousy selected to his superior Spectacles and
Glasses, carefully ground by himself to true spher-
ical accuracy, and brilliant transparency suited pre-
clsely and benefcially to the wearer according to
the concavity convexty 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 opome-
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 eucoura cement
already obtained and further solcits the patronage
Of those that have notyet awaited themselves Of his
aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call by sending
the glasses 10 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 SIP
Seventh street. three doors from Odd Fellows Hail.
up stairs.
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
WILMINGTON, N. O., June lie, 1884.
To persons who have had the sight of their eyes
so impaired as TO require the use of Glasses would
recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable pers n
from whom 70 obtain such Glasses as they may re-
qtiire, as he has suited me with pair a Speciaces
for far and near sight Ny sight has been impaired
very much 10y service of years in the Post Office
Department, which berth required me 10 be on duty
from II O'Clock at night till after day. during which
time l used but one light
W. A. WALKER
,BRooKLrS oRrHorAnDro INSTITUTION,
April, 1884
after most careful examination Of Mr. J. 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.. Tobas
fully qualified 10 determine the focus of the eye both
by bis optical knowledge and experience, and by
means of his Optomeier. In addition, can further
state, that Mr. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
hents-wih 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 'ciety of London and Of the Pathology
ical Society OF New York; late Surgeon Of the
Royal ortbopedic Institution OF Manchester Eng
land, and Surgeon Of the b. o. Institution.
Copy of a testimonial which appeared in the Dali
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge v. Ellis,
(ate 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 use Of these
sensitive organs, we were led 10 make trial of To-
bias's new and improved discovery for the ewes
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 any we had ever tried bef,re and we see
more distinctly with them. Without meaning 10
disparage the claims of others who have made i'm.
provements in Spectacle Lens we deem but lust 10
make the above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on
Seventh street, opposite the National Intelgencci
Office"
LrScHBunG, Nov. /, 1854.
From an examination OF Mir. Tobias's Glasses.
ana rom ms observations tsid RENAL ks, am cOl-
WINGED that he is a skilful optcian.
~. BLAckronD, M. d..
NoRFoLK, Va, July 81, 1854.
In the experience OF even two years / have found
great difficulty IN obtaining Spectscl.s that were
exactly adapted 10 the weakness Of my sight This
Inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems 10 have removed
for the present BY the substitution for me of better
and more suitable Glasses. They are clear crystal
ike and comfort able 70 my eyes would com.
mend HIM TO those who, from age or other inirnity
require artificial aid in this way.
j.. J. sirkrss, ND.
Sin, The pair Of spectaclcs you furnished me yes.
terdfy are particularly satisfactory TO me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
OF ght or nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places, and frnm opticians recommended h. me on &C.
count OF their professional standing in France, Eng
lahd, aud the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the ireatnicn,
ing the sight.
Respectfully yours, CnAs Caldwell.
Professor ON. O., Louisville, NY.
Mr. j. TOMAS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav
ing two scts Of glasses one for use In the daylight
and one for lamp light procured one set from Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes. Ihave used
hisfor several months, aud find them excellent
EDwAD SruBBs,
0fDcpertment Of State.
PrrKRsnuRo, October 81, 1854.
About five years ago. obtained from Mr. T bias
n Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacle
which ! used, and found them OF great assisiar,c,
70 my decaying vision; and my opinion Of him is
eyes not too far gone 10 be benefited by such aid
J. y. Mar.