The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-28
ISLAND OF CUBA.

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/ CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND-HAyANA, December l5 lo4l.--lt has long
been matter of regret to the inhabitants OF tins city
that on the arrival of nvallds from the United States
with letters Of introduction 1t has In their
nower TO recommend them suitable residence in
Inc 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 they are compelled to go to
places in the country where adequate preparations
have been made for receiving them, ana where the
spartments, accommodations, and manner OF living,
are in no wise calculated for persons In a deicate
state OF health. - -. 4.
From a due consideration of this want and Of the
,rea, hene6t that would be derived by nvallds who
seek TO regain that health in the mild and Denehceh'
climate of Cuba, if suitable abode should DC pro-
yided for them the subscriber medical pracuuoner
long established in this city, has appropriated MS
beautiful coffee estate called the Buena Esperdnsa,
situated in the most healthy and romantic part OF te
country so as to form residence equally agreeaole
and attractive In order to carry Out this intehon
TO the fullest extent that professional knoWiedge anu
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 wen as
to the healthy vister every rational enjoyment that
can be derived from dwelling In the mildes climate,
surrounded by the most picturesque vegeta'ioh nc
grounds laid out in the beautiful style OF coee es-
tate comprise about five hundred acres. The Buena
Eseran.a is situated on the south side Of the island,
and is thus in great measure, sheltered from inc
chilly winds which now and then blow from the north
during the winter months The district IN which IL
lies has been, from its extreme beauty, termed the
Windsor of Cuba. The house has been puIt WIN
every attention to those comforts so indispensable 70
invads and of which the buildings OF tins 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 or IN volante or visiting the
neighboring estates so thickly spread through the
populous country A large sugar estate close al
hand affords an opportunity of drinking the hot
juice, while the surrounding woods furnish amuse-
ment to the sportsman.
The subscribers numerous family resides constantly
on the premises.
The Busisa Esperansa is situated about thirty-hvt
miles southwest Of Havana. The route, which
crosses most lovely country, is as follows: From
Havana to Bejucal, fifteen miles on railroad from
Beuca to Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on car
riage road. 1t occupies about five hours by appli
cation to the subscriber at his residence in Havana
No. 95 OReilly street, the party be forwarded tc
the estate without delay.
All persons applying are expected, II not previously
known, to bring introduction from some respect
able mercantile house Of this city
EDWARD FINLAY, M ID.
Gale de OReilly, No. 95.
| have visited and spent short time at the estate
of Dr. Fnlay described in the above letter, and mos
fully concur in every statement there made as to tn
Buena Eperanza. 1t is not surpassed for beauty Q
scenery and a healthy location by any place which
have seen in Cuba, and the invalid will find the n
merous family of DR.. Fnlay most agreeable and in
telectual and the English French, and Spanish Ian
guages are all spoken by several members of tn
family.
r. J. WALKER.
In addition to the above testimony of the Hon. r. }
Walker, the distinguished United States Senator
references can be made on the subject to
f. c. DELAvAN, Esq, of Albany, ny
JOHN BLoopGooD Esq, of Mobile, Ala.
General TALLMApGE, New York.
- VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York.
Hon. Judge BoYcE.