23 APRIL 1853, Page 11

The polling at Athkne, yesterday, was continued until noon ;

and at that hour the numbers were—for Keogh, 79;. Norton' 40. Mr. Norton, then withdrew from the contest; from ten. o'clock to twelve he had only polled two votes. It is reported that the excitement of the people has 'bordered closely on rioting. One of Mr. Norton's agents was committed to gaol for offering a bribe to an elector - another agent had committed an assault on Mr. Keogh, who had sworn information against him.