The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
From the New Orleans Picayune.
Georgia Invaded by the Enemy
--Landins Sf Abolition Troops
Excitement I'm S.-.yaMnlS;

Savannah papers of the 12th to hand by lass even
ings express, confirm the telegrapic report publish
ed in paper Wednesday afternoon, to the effect
that Federal troops, in large numbers had been lam
ded the previous day at Hilton Head Nothing denn,
lite was known concerning the future movements OF
the troops, but their landing caused the most intense
| excitement In Savannah, and steps were taken to
drive the abolition horde from the soil of Georgia
From an authority before AS, learn that Hilton
Head Island lies north Of the Savannah river, and
commands, partially the mouth as well as the inland
water communication with Charleston.
The annexed particulars of the landing of the Fed
era troops at Hilton Head we take from the Republic
, can Of the Goth
Our city was thrown into perfect ferment yester-
day afternoon. and every man, boy and many of the
women, ready to take up to repei the nya-
ders. The cause be briefly explained as follows
1t vas known yesterday morning, from information
brought by parties from below, that the block aiding
feet OF our coast had been suddenly reinforced by
from three to Ave large vessels This, however was
considered merely freak Ct that particular arm OF
the abolition service, the vessels float about pro-
miscuously, being here to-day and perfectly clean
coast to morrow.
About o'clock P. ~, however, matters assumed .
more practical aspect. messenger arrived by the
boat from Tybee, with intelligence that boat loads
Of abolition troops supp osed 70 number 2GO men, had
been landed from the squadron Daufuskie Island
the caroL coast, just opposite Tybee. The news
spread tire city in few minutes, and the great.
est excitement prevailed. Tire call to arms was
sounded to the detachment Of military remaining in
the city, and everybody seemed anxious TO take part
In circumventing and destroying the invaders. Pre-
parations were immediately made, guns brought out
andboats got ready. Gen. Lawton sad STAFF had LEFT
the mornings boat for the defences on the co ut
below the city, and the preparations taken In
charge by Commodore Tatnal.
At later hour another enger arrived correct.
Ing the first account in two most important particu-
lars. The landing took place Hilton Head instead
Of Dsufuskie, and instead Of few boat loads the
debarkStisn had been commenced early In the morn
Ing and Kept up trough the greater part Of the day.
Comm sdore Tattnat eudes that very large force
haS been landed, for regular campaign, with the
view Of taking possession Of Bread river and Ultimate
~ the reduction Of Charleston by an attack In the
This, however reasonable, 10 bat inference,
nothing definite be known of their object -
Perhaps they did not have out Of view div ersion Of
forces from forts and batteries below as to
able the Aeet to come In and take possession
Commodore Tattaall went down the river about Ave
O'Clock, with three beats and considerable force,
Consisting of the ckacham Artillery and number Of
infantry. We only add that matters are in safe
hands, and all prudent and pr aocai steps possible
will be taken and without delay.
Under the circumstances, however, IL win probably
be some days before the actual force landed and their
character can be ascertained and proper steps taken
o displace them.