Notice of the Peninsula of Michigan. 317 
in the woods and natural meadows, with but little aid from 
ha 
Durin the past summer fevers have been prevalent in 
most of the interior settlements, particularly on the banks of 
streams obstructed by dams, or timber, and in the vicinity of 
swamps. Decaying plants are exposed in the dry season to 
the sun and a warm atmosphere. 
The annual recurrence of fevers in Michigan, in the wes- 
tern parts of Ohio, and in most new countries, is a serious 
evil to settlers. Butl apprehend the rolling interior of the 
peninsula will soon be healthy in ordinary seasons—should 
this be the result, the lake region will be among the most de- 
sirable places of residence in the territory. 
The undulating district west of the wood clad plain of the 
coast, is rapidly settling, principally by emigrants from the 
states of Ohio and New-York, of New-England descent, or 
the population, if measures are not taken to se 
growth of wood. The soil and climate are well adapted to 
the production of the chestnut tree, which excels in durabilit 
for timber and fencing. In fifteen years valuable forests may 
«be formed with little trouble by planting the nut, and a new 
supply will arise spontaneously when these groves are cut. 
n the oak and hickory openings clearings are easily ef- 
fected. Asettlercanclear, fence, and put down to wheat, 
thirty or forty acres the first season, The rich hickory open- 
ings, and prairies of the interior, present a good grazing re- 
gion. Cattle and sheep are healthy among the hills, thrive 
on native grasses, and can be supported through the yearin 
considerable flocks at moderate charge—sheep must be pen- 
