Jerks in History

[Eva Elisabeth]

(11-21-2013 05:18 PM)Rhatkinson Wrote:  The cane he used is actually on display in the state museum in Columbiae.

Daniel Mark Epstein writes: "Brooks continued to rain blows upon his victim's head and spine until the weapon broke into pieces."
So, this is wrong (as I assume the cane would be on display as one piece)?

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As for the recovery: The incident happened in May 1856, and Sumner could not return to his seat in the Senate until 1859.