"Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines surrendered, and the bay is open to our ships." The narrative has gone into history, and it is not necessary to repeat it.

The Bellevite reported to the flag officer; and as her great speed fitted her for duty like that in which the St.Regis was engaged, she was employed as a cruiser till the end of the war, though she and Christy's ship took part in the bombardment and capture of Fort Fisher in January.

The end was rapidly approaching.

The Bellevite continued to cruise until the end of the war, announced to the world by the surrender of General Lee.
Among the steamers ordered up the James River were the Bellevite and the St.Regis, and the sailors of both were among those who put out the fire which threatened to consume the city of Richmond.

Christy saw the President there, and was presented to him, which he will remember as long as he lives.