In 1837, Weber was forced to leave Göttingen when he became involved in a political dispute and, from this time, Gauss's activity gradually decreased.
Sa 1837, Weber ay sapilitang umalis sa Gottingen kapag siya ay naging kasangkot sa isang alitan at pampulitika, mula sa oras na ito, gauss's aktibidad unti-unti nabawasan.