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The Japanese "Tommy"

--The correspondent of the New York World, writing from Z ddo, relates the following in relation to the notorious little humbug whose name heads this item:

It may be interesting to some of his admirers in America to learn that ‘"Tommy"’ is well, and residing at the United States legation as an interpreter. I am glad to find that all the petting he received in America not spalled him. He thinks the United States the best country in the world, which is not to be wondered at considering the displays he saw there of novelties end dor, and the attentions bestowed upon him in particular. I am glad to see that he is desirous to perfect his knowledge of English, and have offered to assist him in any way that is possible.

The Daily Dispatch: August 27, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. August 27, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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