The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-22
ISLAND OF CUBA.
rINo INvALIDs AND PERSONS OF

mo INVALIDS AND PERSONS OF DELI
\ CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
hND.-hAvAsA, December Is, lS4i--lt has long
been matter Of regret to the inhabitants Of this
city that, the ARRIVAL oI invalds from the nited
States wiih letters of introduction il has been
IN their power 10 recommend then a suitable resi-
dence IN the county. h has therefore been neces-
sary for such persons either To take up their abode
IN the hotels IN the town, where the and bus
tie Of crowded city, and the want of the pure at
lnospherc and calm retirement of country life pre-
vent their deriving that benehl from the change of
climate which they naturally expect, or they are
compelled to 20 TO places IN the country where no
adequate preparations have been made Tor receiving
the u, and where the apartments, accommodations,
and manner of living, in no wise calculated Tor
persons in a delicate state OF health
From due consideration Of this want and OF the
great benefit that would be derived by invaids who
seek TO regain that health in the mild and bench
cent Climate of Cuba, If a suitable abode should be
provided for them, the subscriber, medical prac-
utioner long established in This city, has appropr-
ated his beautiful coffee estate called the Buead Es-
Perdnza, situated In the most healthy and romantic
part IT the country, to form residence equally
agreeable and attractive In order to carry this
intention to the fullest extent that professional know
ledge and long experience of the effects of irop
cal climates could attain no pains have been spared
TO form an establishment which affords To the in
valid, well 10 the healthy vister, every ration
al enjoyment that be derived from dwelling in
the mildest climate surrounded by The most piciu-
rescue vegetation. The grounds, laid out IN the
beautiful style of a coffee estate comprise about five
hundred The Buena Esperanza is situated
on the south side of the island and s thus, in
great measure, sheltered from the chilly winds which
now and then blow from the north during the win
tel months. The district in which il lies has been,
from its extreme beauty termed the Windsor of
Cuba. The house has been built with every atten
ton to those comforts Indispensable to invalids.
and of which the buildings of this country are 20
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
sary at hotels In this establishment the i'm ad has
it in his power To vary his amusements, by walking
IN the shady of mango and palm trees,
riding on horseback in vOlante, or visiting the
neighborng estates, thicky spread through the
populous country. large sugar estate, close at
hand, affords opportunity Of drinking the hot
juice while the surrounding woods furnish amuse
ment to the sportsman.
The subscribers numerous family reside constantly
on the premises
The Buena Esperanaa is situated about thirty five
miles southwest of Havana. TIE route, which
crosses a most lovely country, is follows From
Havana to Bejucal, fifteen miles on railroad from
Bejucal to Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on car
rage road. II occupies about five hours. By appli-
cation to the subscriber at his residence in Havana,
No. IS OReily street, the party be forwarded
the estate without delay.
al Pclsohs oPPybB dtc CA PeCtcu, u previously
known to bring an introduction from some respect
~ " EDWARD FINLAY, M. d.
Gale de O'Reilly, No. 50.
have visited and spent short time at the estate
of DIR. Finlay, described in the above letter, and
must fully concur 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 in Cuba, and the invalid will find
the numerous family Of Dr. Fnlay 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 BLooDcooD, ESQ., of Mobile Ala
General TALLMADGE, New York.
- VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York
Hon. Judge BoYCE.