Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 April 1885 — Chevalier Hulsemann. [ARTICLE]

Chevalier Hulsemann.

The Chevalier Hulsemann, who was here as Austrian minister from 1841 to 1863, like most Teutons, writes Ben r Perley Poore, was fond of a good glass of malt liquor. In passing through Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania, he tasted for the first time the famous “Beading ale," which pleased him so much that he obtained the brewer’s address. Oii his return to Washington he wrote him, requesting him to send a barrel of his XXX to his hotel at Washington, and signed the letter “Hulsemann.” The brewer, Frederick Laner, supposing that his new customer was a republican, sent a barrel of his best ale, addressed to “Mr. Hulsemann, hotelkeeper, Washington, D. C. Collect on delivery.” The ale was received in prime condition, and in due time a check was sent to pay for it. # Subsequently, on a visit of one of Mr. Lauer's friends to Beading, the brewer found but his mistake, and visiting the metropolis soon afte’ ward, called bn the minister and apologized. “Make no excuse, my countryman,” said the chevalier. “Here in America all names pass current," and the two drank •to their better acquaintance in foanrng glasses of the Reading ale, which had so unexpectedly brought about the interview.