6 AUGUST 1836, Page 12
In consequence of the assault committed by the Ilonoumble Grantlev
Fitzhardinge Berkeley, M. P., on Mr. James Fraser, the publisher Of the Magazine, the author of the article which originally gave offence, Dr. Maginn, left his card at Berkeley House. A hostile message was forthwith sent by the honourable Member ; and a meeting was agreed upon for seven o'clock yesterday evening. Mr. Grantley Berkeley was attended by Major Fancourt, M. P., and Dr. Maginn by Mr. Hugh Fraser. The parties met in a field near the Edgeware Road ; and after exchanging three shots without effect, Mr. Hugh Fraser with- drew his principal; no explanation or apology having been required or tendered.—Tiatar.