| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Nathaniel Edwards | 302 | 58.53 | ||
| Independent | Joseph Shephard | 214 | 41.47 | ||
| Turnout | 516 | ||||
| Majority | 88 | 17.05 | |||
References
- ^ "City Election". Nelson Examiner. 26 December 1868.
- ^ "The Nomination". Nelson Evening Mail. 18 December 1868.