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The Daily Dispatch: June 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], European News (search)
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--An American Infernal Machine, &c.--The Paris correspondent of the London Herald thus refers to a terrific American machine now exhibited at Verona for the benefit of the Austrians: "I have already mentioned in former letters the extensive miltary preparations which are being made by the Austrians at Verona.
The most formidable affair, however, is a kind of electric infernal machine, which has been experimented on, and which, when thrown by a gun to the distance of two mileVerona.
The most formidable affair, however, is a kind of electric infernal machine, which has been experimented on, and which, when thrown by a gun to the distance of two miles, bursts and spreads destruction to everything in its way. The explosion will even take place in the water, so that if any vessels should approach the Austrian ports on hostile act intent, they had better look sharp.
The inventor of this formidable machine, an American, has been it is said, invited to Vienna, to have an interview with the Emperor." The writer has the impudence to advise that "Brother Jonathan had better go home with his invention, where such a machine may perhaps be useful."