The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-30
ISLAND OF CUBA.

ITO INvALIDS AND PERSONS OF DELI
l. CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND.-HAvAsA, December Is, lSat.-lt has long
oeeh matter OF regret To the inhabitants OF this
city, that, on the arrival inval.ds from United
States with letters of introduction il has never been
IN their power 10 recommend them a suitable resi-
dence IN the country. IL has therefore been neces-
ssIy for such persons either To take 10 their abode
in The hotels in the town where the no sc and bus
tie of crowded city, and the Of the pure At
,Dosphere and calm retirement Of country life pre-
vent their deriving that beneli from the change OF
climate which they naturally expect, or they ale
compelled to go 10 places in the country where no
adequate preparations have heen made Tor receiving
the -, and where the apartments, accommodations,
and manner of living, are in no wse calculated Tor
persons in delicate state OF health.
From a due consideration of this want and OF the
grea, benefit lha, would be derived by invaIids who
seek 10 regain that health Ia the mild and bench
cent climate OF Cuba, II a suitable abode should he
provided for them, the subscriber, medical prac-
ttioner long established in this city, has appfopri-
ated ms Beautiful coffee estate called the Busno Es-
perdnzai situated IN the most healthy and romantic
part # the country, to form residence equally
agreeable and attractive. In order 10 carry out this
intention TO NE fullest extent that professional know
ledge and long experience vi the effects Of tropi-
cal climates could attain no pains have been spared
TO form an establishment, which affords TO the in
valid, well to the healthy vister, every ration
al enjoyment that can be derived from dwelling in
the mildesf climate surrounded by the most pctu-
beautiful style of coffee estate Comprise about 6yo
hundred acres. The Buena Esperanza is situated
on the south side Of the island, and ~ thus, in .
great measure, sheltered from the chilly winds which
now and then blow from the north during the win
tel month";. The district In which it lies has been
from It's extreme beauty, termed the Windsor Of
Cuba. The house has been built with every atteu
ton to those comforts So Indispensable to invaiids
and Of which the buildings of this country are 70
destitute All the rooms have boarded floors and
glass windows The establishment mt 10 on the footing
of that of private family of which the guests form
part making themselves quite at home, and without
being confined to those regulations which are neces
sary at hotels In this establishment the valid has
in his power TO vary his amusements, by walking
IN the shady avenues of mango and palm trees
riding on horseback or in voante, or visiting the
nelghborng estates, 50 thickly spread through the
popuous country. large sugar estate, close at
hand, affords an opportunity Of drinking the hot cane
juice While the surrounding woods furnish amuse-
ment to the sportsman.
The subscribers numerous family reside constantly
on he premises.
The Buend Esperan "a is situated about thirty -fve
miles southwest Of Havana. TIE route, which
crosses most lovely country is as follows: From
Havana 10 Bejucal fifteen mi'es on railroad; from
Btjucal to Buena Esperanza twenty miles ON a car
rage road. IL occupies about five hours. By app-
cation to The subscriber at his residence in Havana
No. IS ORely street, the party can be forwarded TO
the estate without delay.
All persons applying are expected, if not previously
known, to bring introduction from some respecl-
able mercantile house Of this city.
EDWARD FINLAY, MD.
Gale de O'Reilly, No. 95.
have visited and spent a short time at the estate
OF Dr. Finlay, described in the above letter, and
must fully concur in every statement there made as
to the Buena Esperanza. II 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.. FinIay most agreeable
and intellectual; and the English French and Span
lsh languages are all spoken by several members of
the family.
r. J. WALKER
In addition to the above testimony of the Hon. RI
Walker, the distinguished United States Senator
references can be made the subject to
E. e. DELEyAN, Esq, of Albany, N. Y.
JOHN BLooDGooD, Esq, Of Mobile, Ala
General TALLMADGE, New York.
- VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York
Hon. Judge BoYcE.
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