Nominations: Friday, 26 October 1877, Polling: Tuesday, 30 October 1877 (No poll held)
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Jacob, Archibald Hamilton (Re-elected)
Elected unopposed
Notes: Jeremiah Michael O'Connell was nominated, but withdrew in favour of Jacob. William Cole proposed and seconded himself, but was not present when called, Jacob declared elected unopposed as a result.
Source: Report of nominations in Maitland Mercury, 27 October 1877, p.4 col.1-2. Another report in SMH 27 October 1877, p.5 col.4.