The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-10
ISLAND OF CUBA.
RIO INvALIDS AND PERSONS OF DELI
II CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL

'I'O lNVALlDS AND PERSONS OF DELI.
Il CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND-HAvAsA, December Is, Ioii-lt has long
oeeh matter Of regret TO the Inhabitants of tins
cry mat on The arrival nvalds from tie United
o'aes win letters Of introduction it has been
'h theH power To recommend them suitable res-
oence ia Tue county. IL has therefore been Deces-
saTy Tor such persons either to take up their abode
IN the hotels In The town where the no Sc and bus
tie of a crowded city, and the want of the pure at
nosphere and calm retirement of country life pre-
vent their deriving that beneni from the change of
climate which they naturally expect, or they ale
compelled TO go TO places In the country where no
adequate preparations have been made for receiving
the a, and where the apartments, accommodations,
and manner of living, in no wise calculated for
persons IN a delicate state OF health.
From due consideration Of this want and of the
great benefit that would be derived by Invalids who
seek to regain that health in the mid and bene6-
cent climate OF Cuba, II a suitable abode should he
provided for them, the subscriber, medical prac-
uoner long established in ,his city, has appIopri-
ated his beautiful coffee estate called the Buena Es-
perdnEa, situated IN the most healthy and romantic
part # the country, to form residence equally
agreeable and ,,,actlve. In order carry 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
10 form an establishment, which affords to the in
vald, as well as TO the healthy vister, every ration
al enjoyment that be derived from dwelling in
the mildest climate surrounded by the most piciu-
rescue vegetation The ground, laid out in the
beautiful style of coffee estate comprise about five
hundred acres. The Buena Esperanza is 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 win
tel months. The district in which it lies has been,
from lis extreme beauty termed the Windsor Of
Cuba The house has been built with every atten-
ton to those comforts indispensable to nvalids
and of which the buildings of this country
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 neces-
sary at hotels In this establishment the invalid has
it in his power to vary his ADJUSTMENTS, by walking
in the shady avenues Of mango and palm trees
riding horseback in volante, visiting the
neghboring estates, so 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-
to the sportsman.
The subscribers numerous family reside constantly
on the premises.
The Buena Esperanza is situated about thirty-6ve
miles southwest of Havana. TIE route which
crosses most lovely country, is as follows: From
Havana to Bejucal, fifteen miles railroad from
B,jucal to Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on a car
rage road 1t occupies about five hours. By appl-
cation to the subscriber at his residence in Havana
No 50 ORellly street. the party be forwarded
the estate without delay.
All persons applying expected if not previously
known, TO bring introduction from some respect
able mercantile house Of this city.
EDWARD FINLAY, NJ
Gale de O'Reilly, No. 95
have visited and spent short time at the estate
Of DR.. Fnlay, 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 seen in Cuba, and the invalid will find
the numerous family of Dr. Finay most agreeable
and intellectual; and the English, French, and Span
ish languages 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
f. G. DELEvAN, Esq, of Albany, N. Y.
JOHN BLooDGooD, Esq. of Mobile, Ala
General TALLMADGE, New York.
-VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York.
Hon. Judge BoYcE.