The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-21
ISLAND OF CUBA

IINO INV AlsIDS AND ftNSONS Or DELI
CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND.-HAyANA, December Is, lSil.-lt has long
been matter of regret TO the inhabitants of this city
that on the arrival of nvalids from the United States
with letters Of introduction, il has neyerbeep in their
mower TO recommend them a suitable residence in
the country 1t has therefore been necessary for
such persons either to take up their abode in the
hotels nt 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 HftGch
thfy 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 oil living,
are in no wise calculated for persons IN delicate
state of health, e.n
From due consideration OF tins want, ana Oh the
great benefit that would be derived by inyaids who
seek 10 regain that health in the mild and benefcent
climate of Cuba, if suitable abode should DC pro
yided for them the subscriber medical practitioner
hong established in this city has appropriated ms
beautiful coffee estate called the Bueia ESperdn-d,
situated in the most healthy and romantic part Of the
country so as to form residence equally agreeable
and attractive. In order to carry Out ms intention
TO 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 an
establishment which affords to the invalid, as well as
to the healthy visiter, every rational enjoyment that
can be derived from dwelling in the mlldest climate,
surrounded by the most picturesque vegetation. Inc
grounds laid out in the beautiful style OF coee es-
tate comprise about five hundred acres. The Buend
Esperan.a i. situated on the south side of the island
and is thus, in great measure, sheltered from the
chilly winds which now and then blow from the north
during the winter months. The district IN which II
lies has been, from It's extreme beauty, termed te
Windsor Of Cuba The house has been built with
Every attention to those comforts SO indispensable to
invaIids and Of which the buildings OF this country
are so destitute. All the rooms have boarded lloors
and class 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 ns 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
llg ia the shady avenues OF mango and pam trees,
riding on horseback or IN yolantc, or visiting the
neighboring estates so thickly spread through the
populous country, A large sugar estate close at
hand affords an 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 Buei,a ESeran.a is situated about thirty-fiye
miles southwest of Havana. The route, which
crosses most lovely country, IS as follows From
Havana to Beucal, fifteen miles on railroad from
Bejucal TO Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on car
rage road. II occupies about five hours. ny appl
cation to the subscriber at his residence in Havana
No. 95 ORely street the party can be forwarded te
the estate without delay.
All persons applying are expected if not previously
known, to bring Introduction from some respect
able mercantile house of this city.
EDWARD FINLAY, NJ. D.
Gale dc O'Reilly, No. 50.
have visited and spent short time at the estate
of Dr. Fay, described in the above letter, and most
fully concur III every statement there made to the
Buen; Esperanza. 1t is not surpassed for beauty OF
scenery and a healthy location by any place which
have seen in Cuba, and the invalid Will find the n-
merols family of DR.. Finlay most agreeable and IN
teectua; and the English, French, and Spanish lam
guages are all spoken by several members OF the
family.
tradition to the above testimony of the Hon r. J.
Walker, the distinguished United States Senator
references can be made on the subject to
Z. c. DELAvAN, Esq. of Albany, N. Y.
JonN BLoopGoop, Esq, of Mobile, Ala.
General TALLMApGE, New York
" AN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York.