...r the purpose of preparing for home defence. Every man is arming himself, and getting guns for his house. The ladies are learning to shoot. Two good appointments have been made at Abingdon-- Col. A. C. Cummings , Colonel of Infantry, and Dr. E. M. Campbell, Surgeon. Both are now at Harper's Ferry, and are well qualified to discharge their duty. Capt. Wm. E. Jones, of the Cavalry company, has been app...