The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-09
TRAGIC AFFAIR IN THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

An Onicer Dangerously Stabbed by an
lnsane Broker-The Perpetrator Ar.
rested and Comm Tilted 60 the Tombs-In.
tense Excitement About the Affair, sc.
Shortly before twelve O'Clock yesterday tho most
intense excitement was created among the members
of the New York Produce Exchange, in the room Of
the New York Commercial Company, Whitehall street,
PEARL by the appearance 10 their midst OF OF
their members who conducting himself in often
sive and dangerous manner. From all the facts that
could be learned respecting the matter it appears that
Mr. Luther G. Tbbatts. who has long been prominent
member OF the Produce Exchange time since felt
WINGED that he was being unfairly dealt with by certain
members OF the Exchange and resolved to make the fac
last week during business hours. Mr. Tbbetrs
entered the room where the produce merchants
abusing several gentlemen present, making Of oTen
sve and threatening language For this conduct Mr..
tending the meetings hereafter but appears he did not
intend 10 remain suspended and be deprived Of what he
deemed to be his Iegit mate rights.
At twelve O'Clock yesterday Nr Tibbetts applied for
admission to the Exchange but the ianitor Mr. Wander
bit, In coinpance with orders, thrust him back. In an
instant Mr. rbbet drew spring dirk knife. and -four.
shng the weapon frightened off the anitor and carved
his way into the midst Of his associates Mounting Ia
same time ourishng his knife and threat ening TO nact
personal violence upon several OF those pre- sent officer
neI s,a 'ne frsa was Gaeu IT, snc
him 10 the lett side, hip and shoulder, inlicting
what are thought to be very dangerous wounds. While
door the merchants lowered about them, but seemed
afraid to interfere but, the alarm beng given outside,
officer Doyle OF the First precinct rushed In aud soon
reducing Mr. nbbetts submission and took
him 10 tho station house The wounded officer, nearly
exhausted and nsens BILE from loss OF blood also
taken station house and after receiving surgical
aid. was removed to his residence In brooklyn ON
the ne bloody sns used oy Nun
dirk knives which he had evidently purchased for the
OF using upon his enemies in the Produce Ex-
Late in the afternoon Mr. Tibbetts was arraigncd be
fore Justice bowling, and committed TO the Tombs to
await the death recovery OF officer Bessmer. Mr. lib.
belts native Il South Berwick, Mane about forty
1--WE years o. and possessed OF considerable wealth
He has been widely and well known a man Of exem-
plary character His family reside At Falls village Conn.,
That Mr. Tbbets has been reckless In his business
transactions aud lost heavily Of late seems 20 be
whether he has been swindled by his brother
chants, as he alleges, Is not so sure.
Besides the knives found in the prisoners possession
letter, Of which the following ID copy He had
sent simiias letter TO his wife,
FKpRpARy z 1884,
New YORK a;n.s Which very correct and probably
M .a % s often the sa yo hi voa a %
Il o r s e. M has i Z. e. pGns DOWN where ey
han swerve one ot or one little from what consider right
II my life sacrificed this contest you win be tee
grnPbed Immediately and wish you q come to this city
u.d and VIZ The zeal q truth and Justice g In
,ss
party,
hfe1ans sacriass wheh snow YOU VIZ DO carry out
the principles which have inaugursed that Coru tx
change Don't wait for take amy care for my burial
work Is OF much portance
Mr. Uathie will instruct in regard to the way and
81 doing the business In carrying out wishes Try
and be ready at moments warming 10 come with all the
chiidtn Lei me assure you tnat snan NOT return none
this thing decided and shall be victory death
with Have faith, be OF good cheer and o,ce for all
write.
The above letter would Indicate that Mr.. Tbbetts ia
laboring under alteration OF mind. No sane man
would be guilty Of sending such alarming communal
IN his bo of her
reason.