Speech of Hon. Howell Cobb, 1856

Speech of Hon. Howell Cobb, 1856. 16pp, 8vo, on the Resolutions reported by the Select Committee to investigate the alleged assault upon Senator Sumner by Mr. Brooks in the House of Representatives, July 10, 1856. This speech regards the physical assault on Senator Sumner by Mr. Preston Brooks on the floor of the Senate because of a vehement anti-slavery speech by Sumner. Brooks was a member of the House of Representatives from South Carolina.
Charles Sumner being beaten by Preston Brooks in Senate building

Included in the speech is a discussion how or if Preston Brooks should be punished by the House, and what is the precedent for misbehavior in the House. Partially unopened at top, foxing, else very good condition.