From a late English Journal.

IMPORTANT TO PRINTERS.
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we are happy to communicate TO our brethren
OF the press that we have found simple and
economical substitute for the ordinary ley used
ior washing types, and which is applied by a
method which does not deteriorate the letter so
much as the brush or swing trough does, and
clears away the INK far more efectually than
either. Recetpf-Pnt into close earthen ves-
sci two Scotch pints Of rain or river waters take
one pound OF caustic or unslacked lime, and one
pound OF pearl ashes, and mix them among the
water: cork the bottle and shake well for twenty
minutes; then lay it aside, and allow the ingre-
dients to settle. In the course of next day it
should be carefully poured out, quite transparent,
into another vessel, where it may be kept for use,
always taking care to secure it well from the ac-
tion of the atmosphere. Thus, an alkali of the
most powerful kind is produced; the application
of which, while it cleans off the ink and dissolves
picks on the letter. has not the slightest tendency
to inure the metal, as we have proved by nume-
rous experiments. 1t is used for washing Jobs,
&C., by being poured on small pice of sponge,
which should be firmly tied on a piece of stick,
like. mop, otherwise it will seriously inure the
fingers of the operator. After it has been once
laid on, the job is cleansed from the alkali by
dashing couple of pals full of water on it, We
may add, that half farthing's worth of this
ley will be sufficient to wash the largest FORM and
may be accomplished in five minutes. Afte


most satisfactory trial of twelve months we would
recommend it to the trade. Having felt its ad-
vantages, we are anxious that all our brethren
should participate in the benefit of our discovery.