What drew Mary to Michigan? A Song shows the Pioneer Spirit

From 1830 to 1837, Michigan was the most popular destination for westward-moving pioneers. An "Emigrant's Song," first published in a Detroit paper in 1831, expressed the spirit of the time:

   Come all ye Yankee Farmers,
   Who'd like to change your lot,
   Who've spunk enough to travel
   Beyond your native spot,
   And leave behind the village
   Where Pa' and Ma' do stay,
   Come follow me and settle
   In Michigania.

   What country ever growed up
   So great in little time,
   Just popping from the nurs'ry
   Right into like its prime;
   When Uncle Sam did wean her,
   'Twas but the other day,
   And now she's quite a Lady,
   This Michigania.

   Then come ye Yankee Farmers,
   Who've mettle hearts like me,
   And elbow-grease in plenty,
   To bow the forest tree;
   Come take a "Quarter Section,"
   And I'll be bound you'll say,
   This country takes the rag off,
   This Michigania. (1)

Thanks to my sister for finding this.  One can really feel the spirit behind the movement westward.  Found at  

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Chapter+9%3A+the+era+of+the+pioneers.-a0155750769: