The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-16

ISLAND OF CUBA.

W INV ALiDS AND PERSONS OF DELL
IL CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND.-HAyASA, December 49, lS4I-h has long
been matter OF regret to the inhabitants of this
city that, on the arrival invadu from the United
States with letters of uction has never been
in their power u recommend them suitable resi-
dencs in the county. l, has therefore been neces-
sary for such persons either 10 take up their abode
in The hotels in the town. where the no and bus
tie of a crowded city, and the want Of the pure at
.nosphere and calm retirement Of country life, pre-
vent their deriving that beneii from the change of
climate which they naturally expect, or they ale
compelled to 20 to places in the country where no
adequate preparations have been made Tor receiving
The a, and where the apartments, accommodation,
and manner Of living, in no wiss calculated Tor
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 beneh-
cent climate Of Cuba, if a suitable abode should DO
provided for them, the subscriber, medical prac-
utioner long established in his city, has appIopr-
atet his beautiful coffee estate called the Busno Es-
peransd, situated in the healthy and romantic
part IT the country so As to form residence equally
agreeable and attractive In order carry out this
intention to the fullest extent that professional know
ledge and long experience Of the effects Of ,rOpi-
cal climates could attain, pains have been spared
10 form establishment, which affords 10 the in
valid, well to the healthy vsiter every ration
al enjoyment that can DO derived from dwelling in
the mildest climate surrounded by the most pic,u-
'cequo 'ekcsoeious lac kIounu~p iaiu Ous in tuo
beautiful style Of coffee estate comprise about five
hundred acres. The Bueaa Esperanxa 10 situated
on the south side of the island, and is thus, in
great measure, sheltered from the chilly winds which
DOW and then blow from the north during the win
tel months. The ds,lic, in which il lies has been,
from its extreme beauty, termed the Windsor Of
Cuba. The house has been built with every atten-
on 20 those comforts Indispensable to invaIids.
and Of which the buikiovs OF this country are -
destitute. All the rooms have busrded 6,ors and
glass windows The establishment il on the footing
Of that Of private family, OF which the guests form
part, making themselves quite ~ home, and without
bring confined to those regulations which neces-
safy al hotels In this establishment The in.ad has
u in his power 10 vary bis smusements, by walking
10 the. shady avenues of mango and palm trees,
riding on horseback or in volan,e, or visiting the
neebboring estates, 50 thicky spIsad Though the
populous country. A large sugar estate, elise at
hApd, affords opportunity OF drink ing The ho,
JUICE, while the surrounding woods furnish amuse-
nent to the sportsman.
The subscribers numerous family reside constantly
on The prem-es.
The Busna Espsranza is situated about thry.fve
miles southwest Of Havana. TIE rouie, which
crosses a most lovely country, is as follows: From
Havana to Bejucal, fifteen mics railroad from
B'juca to Buena EAp-sanza. ~ epty miles a car
rage road IL occupies abou five hours. BY sppli-
cation to the subscriber at his residence in Havana,
No 95 O'Re'Ily street. the party be forwarded 10
The estate without delay.
All persons applying are expected, if not previously
known, to bring an Introduction from IespecI-
able mercantile house Of this city.
EDWARD FINLAY, M. D.
Gale de Reilly, No. 95.
have visited and spent short time at the estate
of DR.. Finlay described in the above letter and
must fully in every statement there made as
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 numerous family Of Dr.. Finlay most agreeable
and intellectual; and the English, French and Span
ish 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 on the subject to
E. 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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