The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-25
ISLAND OF CUBA.
mo INVALIDS AND PERSONS OF DELI
| CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL

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AND.-HAyASA, December Is, l64l.--It has long
been matter of regret TO the inhabitants of this city
that on the arrival of nvads from the United States
with letters of introduction it has been in their
power TO recommend them suitable residence in
the country. 1t 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 or they are compelled 10 60 10
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 III delicate
state of health
From due consideration of this want, and of the
great benefit that would be derived by invalds who
seek 10 regain that health in the mild and benehcent
climate of Cuba if suitable abode should be pro-
yided for them the subscriber, medical practitioner
long established in this city, has appropriated MS
beautiful coffee estate called the Baend Eperdn.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 TINS intention
to the fullest extent that professional knowledge ana
long experience Of the effects OF tropical climates
could attain no pains have been spared TO form an
establishments which affords to the invalid, well as
to the healthy visiter every rational enjoyment that
can be derived from dwelling in the mildest climate,
surrounded by the most picturesque vegetation Inc
grounds laid out in the beautiful style OF coffee es-
Esperun-a situated 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 1t
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
invalids, and Of which the buildings Of this country
are so 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 are
necessary at hotels. In this establishment the Invalid
has it in his power to vary his amusements, by walk
ing in the shady avenues of mango and palm trees,
riding on horseback IN yolante, or visiting the
neighboring estates, so thckly spread through the
populous country. 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 Bueisa Esperan.a is situated about thirty-fve
miles southwest of Havana. The route, which
crosses most lovely country, is as follows From
Havana to Bejuca, fifteen miles on railroad; from
Beiucal 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 OReily street, the party be forwarded to
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, MD.
Gale de O.Reilly, No. 95.
have visited and spent short time at the estate
of DR. Finay, described in the above letter, and most
fully concur in every statement there made as to The
Bucna 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. Finay most agreeable and in
teectua 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
+. c. DELAvAN, Esq, of Albany, ny
JOHN BLooDGooD, Esq, of Mobile, Ala.
General TAlLMADGE, New York.
VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York.
Hon. Judge BoYcE.