The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-01
ISLAND OF CUBA.
no INVALIDS AND PERSONS OF DELI.
j CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL

i CATE HEALTH WHO VISIT THIS ISL
AND.-HAyANA, December IS, lSfi.-lt has long
been a matter OF regret 10 the Inhabitants Of this
CITY, that, on the arrival nvalds from the United
states with letters of introduction, has been
IN thelr power 10 recommend them a suitable resi-
dence IN the county. Ii has therefore been Deces-
saIy Tor soeh persons either to take up their abode
IN tbe hotels IN lhe town, where the IL and bus
tie OF a crowded city, and the of the pure at
nospbere and calm retirement of country life pre-
vent their deriving that beneil from the change of
climate which they naturally expect or they are
compelled 10 go TO places Ia the country where
adequate preparations have been made for receiving
The a., and " here the apartments, accommodations,
and manner of living, are 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 lnvalds who
seek TO regain that health in the mild and benef-
cent climate of Cuba, ii suitable abode should be
provided tor them, the subscriber, medical prac-
ulioner long established in his city, has appropr
ated his beautiful coffee estate called the Buena Es-
terdn2a, situated IN the most healthy and romantic
part Il the country, To form residence equally
agreeable and attractive In order TO carry this
intention TO he fullest extent that professional know
ledge and long experience of the effects Of trop-
cal climates could attain no pains have been spared
TO form an establishment, which affords the in
valid, as well as TO the healthy viser, every ration
al enjoyment that be derived from dwelling in
the mildes climate, surrounded by the pictu-
rescue vegetation. The ground, laid out in the
beautiful style of coffee estate comprise about five
hundred acres. The BueHa 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
tel months. The district in which il lies has BEEN
from its extreme beauty termed the Windsor of
Cuba. The house has been built with every atten
ton To those comforts so Indispensable to nvalids.
and of which the buildings of this country
destitute All the rooms have boarded floors and
glass windows. The establishment the footing
part, making themselves quite at home and without
being confined to those regulations which
sary at hotels. In this establishment the invalid has
il in his power to vary his amusements by walking
in the shady avenues of mango and palm trees,
riding on horseback or In volane, or visiting the
neighboIing 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 amuse-
ment to the sportsman.
The subscribers numerous family reside constantly
the premises.
The Buena ESperanza is situated about thrty-G
miles southwest of Havana: Tie ronie, which
crosses most lovely country, is follows From
Havana to Bejucal, fifteen mi'es on railroad; from
Beuca to Buena Esperanza, twenty miles on a car
rage road. IL occupies about five hours. By appli-
cation the subscriber at his residence in Havana
No 50 OReilly street, the party he 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 his city
EDWARD FINLAY, NJ. ID.
Gale de O'Reilly, No. 50.
have visited and spent short time at the estate
Of DIR. 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 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 are 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
r. c. DELEyAN, Esq, of Albany, N. Y
JONI BLooDcooD Esq, of Mobile Ala
General TALLMADGE New York.
- VAN RENSSELAER,, Esq, New York
Hon Judge BoycE.
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