The most distinguished was John Hickman, who had been a Democrat until 1860, and who in debate was skillful and acute.

William D.Kelley entered the House at this session for the first time, and was destined to serve his State for a long series of years, with ability, fidelity, and usefulness.

James K.Moorhead, John Covode, Edward McPherson, and John W.Killinger were active and influential members.*** THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
New York sent Reuben E.Fenton, already prominent, popular, and strong in the public service; Elbridge G.Spaulding, who became useful and even eminent as an adviser in financial legislation; William A.Wheeler, afterwards Vice-President of the United States; Theodore Pomeroy, the neighbor and confidential friend of Mr.
Seward; Charles B.Sedgwick, of pronounced ability in the law; Charles H.Van Wyck, who afterwards sought distinction in the West; and Abraham Olin, subsequently well known in judicial life.

The ablest and most brilliant man of the delegation was Roscoe Conkling.
He had been elected to the preceding Congress when but twenty-nine years of age, and had exhibited a readiness and eloquence in debate that placed him at once in the first rank.

His command of language was remarkable.