Journal entry – John Grey – 7 Dec 1833

Saturday 7th December



Rode to Berwick & had an interview with Mr Hogarth and Major Johnson respecting the quarry proposed to be filled up in Mr Hogarths Farm, but found from Mr Johnson that that is the best stone & most easily come at for arching some needful parts in the Sea drift level, which must therefore be provided for, before levelling the quarry, which however, in other respects, is not likely to be again resorted to.  Engaged Johnson to forward to Mr Fenwick, Solicitor, a copy of the summons served upon the Scremerston Tenants, for the payment of Tithes by Sir Ts Haggerston.  The Corn Market here is extremely depressed.  Wheat was sold at 5s and 5s/6d Per Bushell and Barley at 3/-.  There is no speculation & great want of confidence, a tremendious [sic] crash is daily looked for among the great corn speculators in Newcastle.