The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-10
ISLAND OF CUBA.
ISLAND OF CUBA.
ITO INVALlDS AND PERSONS OF DELI
l. CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL

TNO lNVALlDS AND PERSONS OF DELI
i CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND.-HAvANA, December Is, ls4l.--lt has Ions
been matter of regret to the inhabitants of this city
that the arrival of nvalids from the United States
with letters of introduction II has never been in then
power to recommend them suitable residence in
the country. II has therefore been necessary fol
such persons either TO take up their abode in the
hotels in town. where the noise and hustle Of crowd
ed city, and the want of the pure atmosphere and
calm retirement of country life, prevent their de-
irving that benefit from the change of climate which
they naturally expect they compelled to go to
places in the country where adequate preparations
have been made for receiving them, and where the
apartments, accommodations, and manner oil living,
are in no wise calculated for persons in delicate
state Of health.
From a due consideration Of this want, and Of the
great benefit that would be derived by inyalids who
Seek to regain that health in the mild and benefceni
climate of Cuba if suitable abode should be pro-
yded for them, the subscriber, medical practitioner
long established in this city, has appropriated his
beautiful coffee estate called the Bueaa Esperass
situated in the most healthy and romantic part OF the
country so as TO form residence equally agreeable
and attractive In order to carry out this intention
10 the fullest extent that professional knowledge and
long experience of the effects Of tropical climates
could attain, no pains have been spared TO form an
establishment, which affords to the invalid, as well as
to the healthy viser every rational enjoyment that
can be derived from dwelling In the mldest climate,
surrounded by the most picturesque vegetation The
grounds, laid out in the beautiful style OF coffee es-
tate comprise about five hundred acres. The Buena
Esperahza is situated on the south side OF the island,
and is thus, in great measure, sheltered from the
chilly winds which now and then blow from the north
during the winter months. The district in which it
lies has been, from its extreme beauty, termed the
Windsor of Cuba. The house has been built with
every attention to those comforts indispensable to
nvaids, and of which the buildings of this country
are so destitute. All the rooms have boarded floors
and glass windows. The establishment is 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
necessary at hotels In this establishment the invalid
has it in his power to vary his amusements, by walk
ing in the shady avenues of mango and palm trees,
riding on horseback or in yoante, or visiting the
neighboring estates, so thckly spread through the
populous country A large sugar estate close at
hand affords an opportunity Of drinking the hot
Juice, while the surrounding woods furnish amuse-
ment to the sportsman.
The subscribers numerous family resides constantly
on the premises.
The Buena Esperanto is situated about thrty-five
miles southwest of Havana. The route, which
crosses most lovely country, is as follows: From
Havana to Beiucal fifteen miles on railroad from
Beucal to Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on car
riage road 1t occupies about five hours. BY appli-
cation to the subscriber at his residence in Havana,
No. 95 OReilly street. the party be forwarded to
the estate without delay.
All persons applying are expected if not previously
known, to bring an introduction from some respect
able mercantile house of this city.
EDWARD FlNLAY, NJ. d:
Gale de O'Reilly, No IS.
have visited and spent short time at the estate
of Dr. Fnlay described in the above letter. and most
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 seen in Cuba, and the invalid will find the nu-
merous family of DR.. Finlay most agreeable and in
telectual and the English, French, and Spanish lam
guages are all spoken by several members of the
family.
r. j. WALKER.
y addition to the above testimony of the Hon. r. j.
Walker, the distinguished United States Senator,
references can be made on the subject to
f. c. DELAyAN, Esq, of Albany, n Y.
JOHN BLooDGoop, ESQ., of Mobile Ala.
General TALLMApGE, New York.
- VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York.