...p to Columbia and visit his family, who were joyfully awaiting his arrival, after the great dangers and hardships of the past months. He had written to his mother, I will be with you to-night, but Colonel Elliott , who at the time was the commander of the fort, asked him to remain a few days longer, until the dark nights were past, he depended so much upon Captain Harleston's vigilance and ability. Of cour...