The Reflector reports that Joseph used "magic spectacles."
"Every thing in this world . . .," The Reflector (Palmyra, New York), 3d series, no. 14 (August 28, 1830): 108
Although there may appear much of jest, in the self-conceits of our fellow mortals, it frequently has the faculty to impress upon our minds, a melencholy tinge; still the vices and follies of others, if rightly appreciated are full of instruction, & we only require JO SMITH’S Magic Spectacles, or some other powerful optical instrument to turn them to our own advantage.