The Clerk read, as follows: TREASURYDEPT.February 28.1866. Silt: I incloseberewithh copy of the report of the asst supernsinfl architect. in relation to lhepro posed alterationsin the postedicoat Portland. Maine. madeafter a personal examination of the premises: previous to which an estimatewasmade(b:I.sedupon the papers and plans forwarded by the postmaster) that contemplated an expenditure of 83.000a.nd an BDXlIeOrDaInHIeUxOaaHmskineadttioonrtofatthseupmr.em isesand consultation with thoPost Chico Dept. it has been deemed advisubleto pseparoa plan that it is believed will obviate in a permanent manner all the objections to the present postoffice.the estimatedexpense of which is 85.000 The plan proposed by the post umpaosnteartwpoureldseonntlycoremmpeladinyaedpoofrtion of the inconven Ithoroforo recommesiogan increaseof the appropriation asked for to Very respectfully, H. McCULLOCH. SecretaryMike Tremrv. Hon. Tmnniics Srsvizss. hairmaii CbmmilteeonAppropriation: Tsiusenv Drum asst. Omen owSursnvisiso Aacnirzcr. ebruary27. 1 Sta: During my recent visit to Portland I examined the customhousebuildingin thatoity and liiavi; I m i the honor to report as follows: the buildin ject, by which report it appears that 88,527 I with? l good repair. (though somewhat in need of cleaning 1 and whitening:in many of the rooms.) and is aim much crowded."fill with the crowing needs of the port will.in my opinion. betotally inadequatefor the propertransaction of hu inessbeforelong. I examined the postoffice in relation to the pro? posed alterations and concur in the opinion that some changesa re necessary.nnd have prepared a plan which will in my opinion meetthe approval of every citizen of Portland and the post Other!Dept.which is submitted horewith. I would recommenrHliiit the appropriation asked for be increased to $5.000. It may not exceed $3.000b.ut the alterntions proposed arepf such aniiture that ndefinito estimateis impracticable. Very respectfully. A. B. MULLETT. AsstSupervisingArchitccl. Hon. Hvon llIcCULLocn. SecyTreasury.