The SPEAKER laid before the House a communication from the SecyWar, in answer to a resolution of the House of the 9th instant, transmitting papers in the case of Michael McCann's claim for the service of the bark Charles Warner; which was referred to the ComClaims, and ordered to be printed. StClAIR FLATs. The SPEAKER also, by unanimous consent, laid before the House a communication from the SecyWar, transmitting, in reply to a resolution of the House of January 15, 1867, General Cram's report on the StClair flats; which, on motion of Mr. TRow. BRIDGE, was referred to the ComCommerce, and ordered to be printed. TexAs. The SPEAKER also, by unanimous consent, laid before the House a communication from the SecyWar, in reply to a resolution of the House of January 14, 1867, relative to the condition of affairs in Texas; which was referred to the JtCom on Reconstruetion, and ordered to be printed. SURVEYS OF THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI. The SPEAKER also, by unanimous consent, laid before the House a communication from the SecyWar, transmitting, in compliance with a resolution of the House of Decem ber 20, 1866, the report of the Chief of Engi neers, with General Warren's report of the surveys of the Upper Mississippi and its tribu taries; which, on motion of Mr. DoNNELLY, was referred to the ComCommerce, and ordered to be printed. DISBURSEMENTS OF NAVY DEPT. The SPEAKER also, by unanimous consent, laid before the House a communication from the SecyNavy, transmitting, in compliance with the act of August 26, 1846, a statement of expenditures from the contingent fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1866; which was laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. DISBURSEMENTS OF STATE DEPT. The SPEAKER also, by unanimous consent, laid before the House a communication from the SecyState, transmitting, in compliance with the act of August 25, 1842, a statement of disbursements from the contingent fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1866; which was laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Mr. JLTHOMAS asked and obtained leave of absence till next Friday. ORDER OF BUSINESS.