The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-31
ISLAND OF CUBA
ITO INVALlDS AND PERSONS OF DELL
CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL =

AND.-HAyANA, December Is, lS4l.-It 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, it has never been in Their
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 n 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 or they compelled to go to
places in the country where no 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
great benefit that would be derived by invalids who
seek to regain that health in the mild and benehcen
climate of Cuba, if suitable abode should be pro-
yided for them the subscriber, medical practitioner
long established in this city, has appropriated hi'
beautiful coffee estate called the Buena Esperan-a
situated in the most healthy and romantic part OF the
country, so TO form residence equally agreeable
and attractive In order to carry out this intention
to the fullest extent that professional knowledge and
n 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 thai
can be derived from dwelling in the mildest climate
surrounded by the most picturesque vegetation. The
groundsSlaid out in the beautiful style of coffee es-
tate comprise about FIVE hundred acres. The Buen0
Esperan=a is situated the south side OF the island
and is thus, in great measure, sheltered IRON the
chilly winds which now and then blow from the north
during the winter months, The district in which II
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
nvalids, 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 in yolante, visiting the
neighboring estates thickly spread through the
populous country. A large sugar estate close at
hand affords opportunity of drinking the hot cane
Juice, while the surrounding woods furnish amuse-
ment to the sportsman
The subscribers numerous family resides constantly
on the premises.
The Buena Esperan=a is situated about thirty-hve
miles southwest of Havana. The route, which
crosses most lovely country, is as follows From
Havana to Beucal, fifteen miles on railroad; from
Beiucal to Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on car
riage road. 1t occupies about five hours Byappli-
cation to the subscriber at his residence in Havana
No 95 O'Rey street, the party can be forwarded to
the estate without delay.
All persons applying expected, if not previously
known to bring an introduction from some respect
l''e nv '''''''S EDWARD FiNLAY, MD.
Gale de OReilly, No %,
have visited and spent short time al the estate
of Dr. Finlay, described in the above etter ana most
fllv 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
tellecual and the English French, and Spanish Ian
g,lages are all spoken by several 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
f. c. DELAvAN, Esq, of Albany, N. y
JoHN BLoopGoop, Esq, Of Mobile, Ala.
General TALLMADGE, New York.
- VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York
Hon. Judge BoYcE.