The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-12
ISLAND OF CUBA.

ITO INvALIDS AND PERSONS OF DELI.
Il CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND-HAvASA, December Is, lS4l.-h has long
been matter of regret TO the inhabitants Of this
city, that, the arrival of invalds from United
States with letters of introduction, it has never boon
IN their power 10 recommend them suitable res'-
dence in the county. Ii has therefore been
sary for such persons either to take up their abode
in the hotels in the town. where the nose and busr
tie Of a crowded city, and the want Of the pure at
Dosphere and calm retirement OF country life, pre-
vent their deriving that benefit from the change of
climate which they naturally expect, or they are
compelled To go To places in the country where no
adequate preparations have been made Tor receiving
the n, and where the apartments, accommodations
aud manner of living, In no Wise Calculated iof
persons in delicate state OF health
From a 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 bench
cent climate Of Cuba, if a suitable abode should be
provided for them, the subscriber, medical prac-
tiiioner long established in this city, has aPpropri-
ated his beautiful coffee called the Busnd fSs-
perdnza situated in the most healthy and romantic
part of the country To form residence equaiiy
agreeable and attractive In order to carry out this
intention to the fullest extent that professional know
ledge and long experience Of the effects OF roPi-
cal climates could attain, no pains have been spared
TO form an establishment, which affords 10 the in
valid, well as TO the healthy vsiter every ration
al enjoyment that can be derived from dwelling in
the mldest climate, surrounded by the most pieiu-
beautiful style of a coffee estate, comprise about five
hundred acres The Buena Esperanza is situated
the south side OF the island, and 10 thus, IN
great measure sheltered from the chilly winds which
now and then blow from the north during the win
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 atten
zion 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 ESTABLISHING mt is 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 neces-
sary at hotels In this establishment the Invalid has
it in his power to vary his amusements, by walking
| in the shady avenues Of mango and palm trees,
riding horseback in a volante or visiting the
| neghboring estates, thickIy spread through the
populous country A large sugar estate, close at
hand affords opportunity of drinking the hot
| juice, while the surrounding woods furnish
| ment to the sportsman.
| The subscribers numerous family reside constantly
on the premises.
The Buend Esperanza is situated about thirty-five
miles southwest of Havana. Ike route, which
crosses most lovely country, is follows: From
| Havana to Bejucal, fifteen miles railroad; from
Bejucal to Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on a car
| rage road. 1t occupies about five hours. By apPl-
cation the subscriber at his residence in Havana
No IS O'Reilly street. the party be forwarded to
| the estate without delay.
All persons applying expected if not previously
known, to bring an Introduction from some respect
able mercantile house of this city.
EDWARD FINLAY, M. ID.
Gale de O'ReiIly, No. 95
| have visited and spent short time at the estate
| of DIR. Finay, described in the above letter, and
must fully concur in every statement there made as
to the Buena Esperanto. 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 intellectually and the English, French and Span
ish languages are all spoken by several members OF
the family.
II. ]. 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
&C. DELEvAN, Esq, of Albany, N. Y.
JOHN BLooDoooD, Esq, of Mobile, Ala.
/ General TALLMADGE, New York.
| - VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York.
Hon. Judge BoYcE.
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