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The destruction of the "Virginia." letter from Commodore Tatnall. The following is a copy of a letter addressed by Commodore Tatnall to Secretary Mallory: Richmond, Va., May 14, 1862. Sir: In detailing to you the circumstances which caused the destruction of the C. S. steamer "Virginia," and her movements a few days previous to that event, I begin with your telegraphic dispatches to me of the 4th and 5th insts, directing me to take such a position in the James river as would entirely prevent the enemy's descending it. General Huger, commanding at Norfolk, on learning that I had received this order, called on me and declared that its execution would oblige him to abandon immediately his forts on "Craney Island" and "Sewell's Point" and their guns to the enemy. I informed him that, as the order was imperative, I must execute it, but suggested that he should telegraph you and state the consequences. He did so, and, on the 6th inst., you telegraphed m
Metropolitan Hall. --Lee Mallory's new and striking diorama, illustrative of the great victory of the Virginia, in Hampton Roads, continues to be the attraction at Metropolitan Hall. The views are excellent, and the mechanical contrivances wonderfully ingenious.