The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-07


DEAR SIR;-
Allow me to trespass upon your valuable co.
lumns, for while, for the purpose OF communica-
ting TO those of our countrymen who are seeking,
in mlder climate, some reliei from their aiilic-
TONS the great benefit to be derived from visit
TO this Island. You must know that this Island
lays about 10 miles from the Spanish Main, in the
long of 6S deg So. min W., and its moderate height
and short distance from the main land enables nj
all times throughout the year to enjoy fine breeze
from the eastward, which, sngularly enough,
brings with it, even at night, 40 dew al all The
entire absence OF yellow fever, together with the
mlldness of the climate, Ghe extreme heat OF these
ATTITUDES being here dspelled by the constant fresh
breezes) renders II resort OF invalids tor health,
from all the windward and northern island, az well
as from all parts of the Spanish Main; whilst yearly
many go to Santa Cruz and other parts OF the West
Indies, which visited by periodical and heavy
rains, Urom which we are here tree) producing
great humidity IN the atmosphere, and attended
with heavy dewa at night, and seldom return
benefited We have here but few visitors from
the States, (arising from the imperfect knowledge
OF the place. who, IT they come In time, never fail
to be benefited by the climate
While writing OF the Island, cannot but allude
to the ESTATE of Hato," which has been recently,
at the request of many persons thrown open by lis
gentlemanly owner, michael Romer, Esq for the
reception OF lnvaids. tits situated the north side
of the island distant about six miles from the town,
in extent along the coast. Here "nvalIds" whilst
enjoying the saubrty of the climate, and receiving
'he kind attentions of the family, can be retired
is their wisf-or III the event OF exercise being
desired they have horses carriages, a ten-pin
alley, removed from the house, and bathing rooms,
at their disposal-all of which, including boarding,
| washing &c. can be had at the moderate sum OF
81 80 per day-a desideratum in these hard times,
and which will enable many TO ENJOY II who are
cut off from the other islands by the enormous
penses attending visit to them Those again who
prefer having an establishment of their while
here, informed that houses partly furnished can
be had for any time at from 81 TO SIP per month
servants ss2-and can reduce their expenses 10 81
cents day, and possess many comforts. Messrs.
Joseph Fouke u Sons, and Boonen, Graves ~ Co.
of your city, have at all times, within few days
vessels for this place and have no doubt will
render any information TO snch may be de-
sirous of visiting the island.
| We have but one American vessel in port-tht
| brig Ransom, of Boston, discharglng lumber. She
will sail in few days for southern port Salt o
a very superior quality can be had here for 81 7c
per bushel. Five franc pieces current at dol
lar No export duty, and port charges are light !
being free. There are over 00O0 bbls. of sal
now on hand; and while vessels visit other port
OF the West Indies for it, and pay higher, we seen
to be here quite neglected, and have superior ant
| stronger salt Your notice OF this may awaken
those who purchase salt, to their own interest ii
| coming this way.