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Editorial
December 5, 1863
The Independent
Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Newspaper exchange accuses Sidney Clarke of unethical conduct as government agent in settling irregular claims, buying soldiers' claims at discount; Clarke counters by attacking J.C. Vaughan, but Times clarifies editor is D.H. Bailey and poses three specific questions to Clarke.
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Strong Accusation.
The Times made some grave charges and severe strictures against Sidney Clarke, or his conduct in the settlement of the famous Irregular Claims whereupon, Mr. Clark responds in the Conservative by a gross personal assault upon "Col." J. C. Vaughan. To this rather ambiguous defense of himself, the Times replies by saying that J. C. Vaughan, Esq., is not the editor of that paper, but that D. H. Bailey is, and after showing that attack upon Vaughan is not a defense of Clarke, the charges are thus specifically put to the latter gentleman:
"First, Have you, Sidney Clarke, while acting as agent for the Government and for the soldier, bought any claim from such soldier at a discount?
Second, Have you, when acting as such agent of irregular claims, through yourself or through others, persuaded, or attempted to persuade others, that you alone could settle them, and under these circumstances, purchased such claims at a discount?
Third. If either proposition be true, at what discount have you purchased these claims?"
The Times made some grave charges and severe strictures against Sidney Clarke, or his conduct in the settlement of the famous Irregular Claims whereupon, Mr. Clark responds in the Conservative by a gross personal assault upon "Col." J. C. Vaughan. To this rather ambiguous defense of himself, the Times replies by saying that J. C. Vaughan, Esq., is not the editor of that paper, but that D. H. Bailey is, and after showing that attack upon Vaughan is not a defense of Clarke, the charges are thus specifically put to the latter gentleman:
"First, Have you, Sidney Clarke, while acting as agent for the Government and for the soldier, bought any claim from such soldier at a discount?
Second, Have you, when acting as such agent of irregular claims, through yourself or through others, persuaded, or attempted to persuade others, that you alone could settle them, and under these circumstances, purchased such claims at a discount?
Third. If either proposition be true, at what discount have you purchased these claims?"
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Sidney Clarke
Irregular Claims
Newspaper Accusations
Personal Assault
Government Agent
What entities or persons were involved?
Sidney Clarke
J. C. Vaughan
D. H. Bailey
The Times
The Conservative
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Accusations Against Sidney Clarke For Unethical Handling Of Irregular Claims
Stance / Tone
Critical Interrogation Of Clarke's Conduct
Key Figures
Sidney Clarke
J. C. Vaughan
D. H. Bailey
The Times
The Conservative
Key Arguments
Grave Charges Against Sidney Clarke's Conduct In Settling Irregular Claims
Clarke Responds With Personal Assault On J.C. Vaughan, Not The Editor
Specific Questions On Buying Claims At Discount While Acting As Agent