On May 22,1856, Brooks beat Senator Charles Sumner with his Gutta-percha wood walking cane in the Senate chamber because of a speech Sumner had made three days earlier, for singling out Brooks' relative, Andrew Butler.
Brooks beat Senator Charles Sumner with his Gutta-percha wood walking cane in the Senate chamber. This was on May 22,1856. Sumner had made three days earlier. This was for singling out Brooks'relative. This was of a speech. Brooks' relative was Andrew Butler.