The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-21
CUBA FOR INVALIDS.

The following letter may be of some importance
60 invalids 1t written to the South Carroll
nian BY Dr. Gibbs Of Columbia:
TRINIDAD, Feb. G. 1S60.-The climate of Ha-
Sana is not suitable for invalids from the North.
In addition to the numerous causes Of excitement
in that gay city, the northers are very distressing
to the lungs and the charge of 81 per day to the
pocket Persons in i'll health should seek the air,
and on the South side of the island, where north
ers are not felt. The difficulty ct procuring ac-
commodation is very great; at San AMtoHiO, the
hotel is closed at GuiRes, it is miserable affair;
and at Cardenas, not much better; at Sdgaa Ia
Grapdc. there is no house of entertainment.
TrtRidGd is somewhat distant from Havana,
but you 60 in less than two days, being night
in frstrate steamer, with good state-rooms, and a
fair table, and this place is admirably situated for
invalids 1t is beautifully situated the side of
mountain, and seldom without delightful breeze.
, The temperature is equable, and varies from I50
ito 500. An engineer on the railroad here gave me
the following record: December 3, 73o December
i,73o; December TO- 1872; December H. 100;
!2ccember Is, GT0-the coolest day this winter.
TIE sea is in front 4 the mountains in the rear of
the city--tne slope being nearly 400 feet to the
sea; hence YOU have either mountain air 4 sea
breeze, which is soft and genial, bearing on its
bosom a delicious langor, which We suppose is the
tDice far niente Of the poet. Its soothing iHhu-
.nce on irritable systems docs more than medicine,
because its medicine is combined with lghtness of
atmosphere, containing a reduced amount Of oxy-
zen for the combustion which wears out life in
such cases
Tic hotel he Ia Grondc AmiiNa, the only one
here, is now in the hands of Mons Bernard, who
had the reputation of keeping of the finest
houses in Havana. He has cook Of great cee-
brity, and the table is excellcnty served and at
tended. There some prvations in the house
10 Northern habits, but the host seems very desr-
to have everything arranged to the satisfaction
Of his guests.
Trinidad is the neatest city we have seen, being
paved, and washed b. every rain 1t is entirely
free from dust and is remarkably quiet, except
that the bells Of the cathedral aud churches re-
mind one constantly of their services. On two
of the evenings of the week. the military band
plays, in the plazas, delightful music from the
best operas; and there is always amusement or
other at the theatre for those who enjoy them.
Country seats or sugar plantations in the igh-
borhood may be visited, and the beautiful vcgita-
ton of the island great advantage To those
who prefer the entire quiet Of the country, an OPP
portunity exists for an accommodation at a gUiHtu,
two miles from town, which has just been rented
TO Mr. Cascclles for visitors. 1t is in beau
tiful neghborhood and has the luxury Of fine
bath-house. On the whole. VIC know no more de-
sirable place fer inyaids TO pass the cold months;
and finding great benefit and pleasure in It's gentle
breezes and agreeable temperature, we cordially
Recommend it to our friends who may visit Cuba