Preston Brooks' Cane

Origin
Preston Smith Brooks (1819 - 1857) was an American politician and Member of the US House of Representative from South Carolina. Brooks, a Democrat, was a fervent advocate of slavery and states' rights. He is most well known for his assault upon abolitionism and Republican Senator Charles Summers. Brooks beat Summer with a cane on the floor of the United States Senate in retaliation for an anti-slavery speech which directly attacked Brooks' second cousin. Brooks' act and the polarizing national reaction to it are frequently cited as a major factor in the rising tensions leading up to the American Civil War.

Effects
Attacks those who oppose slavery. Holders becomes easily angered, but will shy away from confrontation incited by others.