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, Esq., the Republican candidate for Sohcitor of Merrimack County, is a young lawyer of Concord, who has already won an enviable rank in his chosen profession; and, in the opinion of his many friends, is bound to rise higher.

He is the son of Samuel M. Sargent, for many years an engineer on the Concord Railroad, and Cyrene M. Sargent. He was born in Pittsfield, N.H., Sept. 30, 1859; and after residing in Hooksett and Bow, N.H., a few years, while still a lad, removed with his parents to Concord, where he has ever since resided; receiving the advantages of the excellent schools of the city, and graduating from the High School with honor in 1878.

He immediately commenced the study of the law in the office of W. T. & H. F. Norris, where he remained one year, when he entered the Law School of the Boston University, and continued his studies there for another year. On his return to Concord, he entered the office of Hon. John Y. Mugridge, and there finished his preparatory course of reading; being admitted to the bar at the September term, 1881. In the rigid examination to which the applicants were subjected, Mr. Sargent, the youngest of the thirteen successful candidates who passed the ordeal, stood third; ranking above six of the eight applicants who had re-received the advantage of a college education.

For a few months after his admission he occupied a part of the office of Jackman & Larkin, after which he entered the office of Mr. Mugridge, where he continued until the latter's death, and which he still occupies in connection with Hon. W. L. Foster and Hon. A. W. Silsby. From the first he has been successful. He brought to the profession a level head, sound common sense, and a good constitution. He is very energetic. What he has to do, he does with all his might. His discharge of official duties is done in the most conscientious manner, and with the most painstaking care. He cannot be bought or influenced by promises or threats. With a deep voice, clear and full, his speaking is impressive and earnest. His untiring energy, physical strength, and mental activity make him a force before the courts.

He has already been employed in many important cases; he has been administrator of several estates; he has been the assignee of several firms.

His chief reputation at the bar, however, has been gained during the past two years, while he has been engaged in the important duties attached to his office of county solicitor, to which he was elected in 1884. He has proved himself an able lawyer, a strong and forcible advocate, skilful in argument and in the conduct of cases, and a close law-student.

Socially he is good-natured, a pleasant companion, fond of witnessing the "national game," temperate, dignified, and popular. He married, Dec. 14, 1881, Elizabeth Dudley of Concord, and their home is blessed by a lovely child, Margaret Dudley Sargent.

In the coming contest Mr. Sargent will prove, as in the last election, a very strong candidate, and one hard to defeat in a county where he is so well and favorably known. He will at least receive a full party vote.