The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-13
ISLAND OF CUBA.
no INVALlDS AND PERSONS OF DELL
| CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL

fINO lNNA AND IEhcONS Of DELL
l CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND-HAvANA, December Is, l64l.--It has long
been matter of regret to the inhabitants of this city
that the arrival of nyalids from the United States
with letters of introduction it has been in their
power to recommend them a suitable residence in
the country. Ii 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-
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 OF living,
are in no wise calculated for persons IN delicate
state OF health.
great benefit that would be derived by myalids who
seek to regain that health in the mild and benehcen
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 Bend Esperan-a,
situated in the most healthy and romantic part of the
country, to form residence equally agreeable
and attractive. In order to carry out this intention
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
establishment which affords to the invalid well as
the healthy vlslter, every rational enjoyment that
ean be derived from dwelling in the mildest climate
surrounded by the most picturesque vegetation. The
tate comprise about five hundred acres. The Buena
Eperansa situated the south side of the island
and is thus; in great measure, sheltered from the
chilly winds which 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
inyalds, and Of which the buildings of this country
are so destitute All the rooms have boarded floors
and glass windows. The establishment is the
IF tofa vafe of WI he
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 il in his power to vary his amusements, by walk
ing in the shady avenues of mango and palm trees,
riding on horseback or IN a volante, or visiting the
neighboring estates, thickly spread through the
popuous 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 five
miles southwest of Havana. The route, which
crosses most lovely country, is as follows; From
Havana to Beiucal, fifteen miles on railroad; from
Beuca to Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on car
rage road 1t occupies about five hours. BY appli-
cation to the subscriber at his residence in Havana
No 95 OReilly street the party can be forwarded to
the estate without delay.
All persons applying are expected, if not previously
known, to bring introduction from respect
able mercantile house of this city.
EDWARD FINLAY, Md.
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.. Finlay most agreeable and in
tellectual and the English, French and Spanish Ian
guages all spoken by several members of the
family
r. J. WALKER
In addition to the above testimony of the Hon. r. J.
Walker, the distinguished United States Senator,
references can be made the subject to
f. G. DELAyAN, Esq, of Albany, ny
JOHN BLooDGoop Esq, of Mobile Ala.
General TALLMApGE, New York
$1,000 VAN RENSSELAER,, ESQ., New York.
Hon. Judge BoYcE.