John A.J.Creswell came from Maryland as the successor of Anthony Kennedy.

George H.Williams, a Republican, came from Oregon to take the place of Benjamin F.Harding, a Democrat.

John P.Stockton of New Jersey, a Democrat, took the place of John C.Ten Eyck, a Republican.

Samuel J.Kirkwood entered as the successor of James Harlan to fill his unexpired term, and performed a somewhat unusual service in presenting the credentials of James Harlan as his successor for the first full term, beginning March 4, 1867.

This was the first appearance of Mr.Kirkwood in the National field, though he had long been well known for honorable and eminent service in his State.
In the House the changes were more significant than in the Senate.
Gilman Marston entered anew, having been absent serving with great credit as a brigadier-general in the war.