| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Acton Adams | 369 | 61.3 | ||
| Independent | Albert Pitt | 252 | 38.7 | ||
| Turnout | 119 | ||||
| Majority | 27 | ||||
References
- ^ "Nelson". Star. 7 February 1879.
- ^ "Nelson Election". Bruce Herald. 7 February 1879.
- ^ "Nelson City Election". West Coast Times. 1 February 1879.