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The Conservatives won the previous election in 1857 with a majority of 29. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 61.

Frederick Smith was elected as the member of parliament for Chatham.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Smith Frederick Frederick Smith * Conservative	713	52.2
	Otway Arthur Arthur Otway Liberal	652	47.8
	Majority	61	4.5
	Turnout	1,365	88.4
	Conservative hold

* Denotes a member of parliament standing for re-election.

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