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ief of Kentucky troops.--The bill was considered, and then laid upon the table, and ordered to be printed. The bill authorizing the appointment of a Third Auditor of the Treasury was taken up and passed. The bill to organize troops to serve during the war, was taken up and considered, and, upon the motion of Mr. Sparrow, laid upon the table till Monday next. On motion of Mr. Semmes, of La., the Senate adjourned. The House was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Duncan. Mr. Staples, of Va., offered a resolution requesting the President, if not incompatible with the public interest, to furnish the House with the report of Brig. Gen. Echols of the battle of Droop Mountain. Mr. Goode, of Va., offered a resolution that the Judiciary Committee be instructed to inquire into the expediency of so amending the act regulating impressments as to relieve from impressment as much grain, &c., as may be required for the non-producing classes of the country. Mr. Miller, o