The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-29
ISLAND OF CUBA.
ETNO INVALlDS AND PERSONS OF DELL
CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL .

i CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND.-HAvANA, December Is, lS4l.-lt has long
been matter of regret to the inhabitants of this city
that the arrival of nvalds from the United States
with letters of introduction, il has neverbe in their
power to recommend them suitable residence in
the country. 1t has therefore been necessary for
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-
rNfng that benefit from the change of climate which
they naturally expect or 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 OF living,
are in no wise calculated for persons IN delicate
state of health.
From due consideration of this want, and of the
greatsbeneft that would be derived by lnyalids who
Seek 10 regain that health in the mild and benefcent
climate of Cuba if suitable abode should be pro-
yided for them the subscriber medical practitioner
long established in this city, has appropriated his
beautiful coffee estate called the Buena Esperdn-a,
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
to the fullest extent that professional knowledge and
a LONG experience of the effects OF tropical climates
could attain no pains have been spared TO form an
establishments which affords to the invalid, well as
To the healthy vsiter, every rational enjoyment that
can be derived from dwelling in the mildest climate,
surrounded by the most picturesque vegetation The
grounds laid ont nthe beautiful style OF coffee es-
Esperan-a is situated the south side of the island
and is thus, in great measure, sheltered IRON the
chilly winds which and then blow from the north
during tn, winter months The district IN which 1t
lies has been, from lis extreme beauty, termed the
Windsor Of Cuba. The house has been built with
every attention those comforts Indispensable TO
inyads 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
nri NAH moi
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
ng in the shady avenues Of mango and palm trees
riding on horseback IN yolane, or VISITING the
neishboring estates, so thicky spread through the
populolis country A large sugar estate close at
hand affords an opportunity of drinking the hot cane
JUICE, while the surrounding woods furnish amIse-
ment to the sportsman,
The subscribers numerous family resides constantly
on the premises.
The Bueia Eperan-a Is Situated about thrty-fise
miles southwest Of Havana. The route which
crosses a most lovely country IS as follows; From
Havana to Bejucal, fifteen miles on railroad from
Beiucal 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 OReily street, the party be forwarded to
the estate without delay.
All persons applying are expected II not previously
known, to bring introduction from some respect
able mercantile house of this city.
EDWARD FINLAY, NJ ID.
Gale de O'Reilly, No. 95.
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., F'nlay most agreeable and m
electual and the English, French and Spanish lam
guages are all spoken bNseyeral members of the
family.
In addition to the above testimony of the Hon R. J.
Walker the distinguished United States Senator,
references can be made on the subject to
+. G.. DELAvAN, Esq, Of Albany N. 7
JonN BLoopGoop Esq, of Mobile, Ala
General TALLMApGE, New York.
- VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York.
Hon. Judge BoYoE