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.Mq. Southa1d dnd inc '. s. Senate.- Some friends surprised is yesterday, with the expression of an opinion that Mir. Seuthard had entertained some idea of re- signing his seat in the Senate of the Uni ted States, in consequence of the recent vote in the State of New Jersey. We know not that Mr. Southafd has ever thought of such measure. We can. therefore, only reply to the remarks, or fears, of those 10 whom we directly refer ree Mr. Southard has more than four years to serve in Congress. His private feelings or his business relations may in- duce him perhaps to resign his place be- fore the expiration of the term for which he was elected, but on no other grounds can he consistently, with what he owes to him. self, the country, and the spirit of the con- stitution. The Senators fof the United States are elected for six years; and this length of time is provided fer by the con- stitution, with view of placing one branch of the legislature beyond the reach of pop ular excitement, and having, perhaps, re- gard to the character of that body, as par ticipating in the executive and judicial du- ties of the nation; and for Senator to re- sign his place because he differs in views from the body which elected him, when that body is continually fuctuating, is for him to violate the spirit of the constitution which he has sworn 10 obey. If MT. Southard is of the class of politicians who hold strictly to the right of instruction" he may, without violating his conscience, vote as his constituents instruct him; but he cannot under existing circumstances, we allude to public matters, resign his seat If the election in Jersey is signal for MT. Southard to retire from Congress, then MT. Frellnghuysen must also depart; and by the same rule, every member of the lower house who has lost his election, must also resign, and commissions issue for new elec- lions to supply their places; and thus no Congress in. fact, will have more than one session of the same members, if the pub lie mind should fluctuate as ii has done.

 U. s. Gazette.