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The expulsion al Mr. Rirhie from his pri- viieged seat in the United States Senate was an act of supreme folly. 1; was originated by portion of lis owu political party, bu, the whigs weat in body for the measure. it may have produced momentary mortif- cation 10 MT. Rtchie, but il eventually tends to increase lis popularity wiIh his party-a party which embraces a majority of the peo- pie ol the UAion. It was not necessary in order to heal the wounded dignity Of the Senate, If any sersous wound had been inaic ted, which is somewfa, doubtful, and by no means universally admitted. lf the Senate is so sensitive tn its honor as to visit with iu- tlignalion every animadversioa upon its pro. ceedngs, which may chance to be promal- gated by the newspaper press, it will have a plentiful supply oi business. and may as well resolve Hseit into perpetual court for the trial of editors and correspondents. Grave senators are not ffr removed above the level of their constituents in regarl to intellect and integrity. They are not always wise enough 10 sprcad manils over their weak ness and folly, nor prudent enough to act entirely Tree from prejadIee aud passion.-- There Is no reason why they shoald be ex- eWn trom the ireest ceiisure of the people und the press and when this freedom is bnlged or oyerthrown. the reign of despo- lish IS begun.

 We have no political sympsthies with Mr Pitehie, but we have regard Tor lhe free. 'lom of the press and for the largest liberty ot anlma,iver>oa upon all the servants of the people, however high their station. As q peeunary punishment, Mr. Ritehie may we'll be content He IS probably some thousands Of dollars licher than he would have been but for the vote of expulsion