[79] MATERIALS FOR A HISTORY OF THE SWORD-FISHES. 367 
1878, ranged from 2 to 43 cents, in July from 38 to 5 cents, and in 
August from 24 to 3. 
In July, 1879, Mr. Earll found the price in Portland, Me., 4 cents, 
but the arrival of 200 fish on August 1 brought the price down to 14 
cents. He estimates the average wholesale price at 2 cents. 
In New London, according to Captain Ashby, the price has varied 
within his recollection from 3 to 8 cents, the latter high price being paid 
in 1877. 
According to Captain Martin, the price of salt Sword-fish in Gloucester 
is always about the same as that of No.3 mackerel. In July, 1878, there 
being no mackerel in the market, they were valued at $7 a barrel. 
