The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-11
ISLAND OF CUBA.
THO INyALIDs AND PERSONS OF DELI.
u CAIE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL

ITO lNVALIDS AND PERSONS OF DELI.
Il CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND'-bAvANA, December Is, lSil.-lt has long
been matter OF regret TO the inhabitants Of tins
city, that, the arrival of invaids from tie United
States with letters of introduction it has never been
IN their power to recommend them suitable resi-.
dence in the county. IL has therefore been neces-
saTy for such persons either 10 take up their abode
in the hotels in the town, where the se and bus
tie of a crowded city, and the want of the pure at
nosphere and calm retirement oil country Tile, pre-
vent their deriving that benenl from the change Of
climate which they naturally expect, or they ale
compelled go To places in the country where no
adequate preparations have been made Tor receiving
The a. and where the apartments, accommodations,
aud manner of living, are in no wise Calculated Tor
persons in delicate state of health
From due consideration OF this want. ana OF the
great benefit that would be derived by nvaIids who
seek 10 regain that health in the mild and bench
cent climate of Cuba, II a suitable abode should DC
provided for them the subscriber, medical prac-
tilioner long established in this city, has aPpIopri-
ated his beautiful coffee called the Buena Es-
feranSd, situated in the most healthy and romantic
part of the country TO form residence equally
agreeable and atti active In order to carry out this
intention 10 the fullest extent that professional know
ledge and long experience Of the effects OF ,ropi-
cal climates could attain, pains have been spared
TO form establishment, which affords TO the IN
valid well to the healthy vister, every ration
al enjoyment that can be derived from dwelling In
the mildest climate, surrounded by the most pciu-
rescue vegetation. The ground, laid out in the
beautiful style of a coffee estate comprise about i've
hundred acres. The Buena Esperdaza is situated
on the south side of the island, and 10 thus IN
great measure sheltered from the chilly winds which
now and then blow from the north duhng the win
month";. The district in which il lies has been,
| from its extreme beauty, termed the Windsor OF
| Cuba. The house has been built with every alien
ton 10 those comforts Indispensable to nvalids.
| and of which the buildings of this country
destitute. All the rooms have boarded floors and
glass windows. The establishment is the footing
of that of private family, OF which the guests form
part making themselves quite at home and without
beiog confined to those regulations which are neces-
sary at hotels. In this establishment the Invalid has
1t in his power TO vary hls amusements by walking
in the shady avenues of mango and palm trees,
riding on horseback or in volane, or visiting the
| neghboring estates, 30 thckly spread through the
populous country. A large sugar estate, close at
hand, affords opportunity of drinking the hot
juice, while the surrounding woods furnish amuse-
meni to the sportsman.
The subscribers numerous family reside constantly
on the premises
The Buena Esperanza is situated about thirty-G
miles southwest of Havana. TIE roue, which
| crosses most lovely country is follows: From
| Havana to Bejucnl, fifteen mios on railroad from
| Bcuca to Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on a car
rage road 1t occupies about five hours. BY appi-
cation to the subscriber at his residence in Havana
No. 90 OReilly street, the party be forwarded to
| the estate without delay.
All persons applying expected, if not previously
| known to bring Introduction from respect
| able ercanle house Of this city.
EDWARD FINLAY, M. ID.
Gale de O'Reilly No. 50.
have visited and spent short time at the estate
| of DR.. Finlay described in the above letter, and
must fully concur in every statement there made
to the Buena Esperanza. 1t is not surpassed for
beauty of scenery and healthy location by any place
which have in Cuba, and the invalid will find
| the numerous family Of Dr. Fnlay most agreeable
and Intellectual; and the English, French, and Span
;sb eaIl bxs If
the family.
! II. J. WALKER.
In addition to the above testimony of the Hon. RI.
Walker, the distinguished United States Senator,
references can be made on the subject to
f. c. DELEvAN, Esq, of Albany, N Y.
JOHN BLooDGooD, Esq, of Mobile, Ala
General TALLMApGE, New York.
Van RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York.
Hon. Judge BoYcE.
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