14 FEBRUARY 1857, Page 8

IRELAND.

The Downpatrick election on Wednesday took a singular turn. Mr. Johnston, the Ultra-Tory candidate, raised an objection on a point of form, which the assessor stated could only be decided by the House of Commons; and, having polled only one vote, his opponent Mr. Kerr, who may be described as a Moderate Conservative, was elected, 137 electors having voted for him. The election will be decided by a petition.