The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-17
From All The Year Round
UNDER THE SNOW.
In two portions-portion the second

In TWO pOrClOnS-pOrClon the second.
December 1--we escaped with the fright;
the wolves either did not suspect onr presence.
or were hard pressed to obtain some easier
prey. At one time; we thought they were bur
rowing through the snow, to storm our citadel
in a body; but it is not certain whether they
mig hit not be tearing to pieces some animal
which they hunted down on the spot But
when the surface of the snow is frozen hard, as
it is now, it allows the wolves to travel over
1t rapidly. They 30 not, consequently, re-
main on the heights. where little is to be had
but they scour down the mountain and invade
the plain, to seize whatever falls in their way
iii the outskirts of the villages. They depart
ed as abruptly as they arrived.
Now that the door and the window are again
bar,icaded by deep accumulation of snow,
it is clear that the trap OF the chimney is our
weakest point, For the present, ! dare not
venture out TO breathe the air, which is sad.
have no choice but to remain a close prisoner.
To guard against another attack, and at the
time to be able to light fire without being
sutfocated by smoke, | have fitted an iron tube,
which l found in the stable, into circular ap-
perture which | ave cut in the trap. 1t is
safe and convenient, but it cuts us off more
than ever from the outer world
Hitherto, my grandfather would touch Meth.
er coffee nor wne reserving them for time of
need. But our last anxieties have made him
go unwell, that he has consented to try wheth-
er they will net restore his appetite and his
strength He wishes me to take my share {;
But am young, and can do very well without
them. A long continued milk diet like that
to which we are now confined, is apt to dis
agree with persons of his age.
December I7.-'Time passes" my grandfath-
err said to day, "winter is approaching"
"Approaching!" l answered us not win
ter GOMEZ"
mot yet, according to the almanic. Winter
does not begin till the twenty first; it is still
autumn; but who would believe that We are
in the season of iruits?"
My grandfather has eaten scarcely anything
to day. | persuaded him to taste little bread
soaked in wine. It is evident that he makes an
effort to appear more cheerful an he really
feels. What should I do were he to fall Sc
riously liz
December 22--It is long since we have heard
any noise outside our sec lusion is more and
more complete. We conclude that large
quantity of fresh snow has fallen, and that the
chalet Is probably buried under the mass New
erheless the iron tube still rises through it, the
smoke escapes freely; to day few fakes of
snow have fallen down through this narrow
channel.
These white messengers of winter are the
only things which keep up communication
between ourselves aud the world. If our clock
were 10 stop, we lJud lose ali cognisance of
time. Oar only means of distinguishing night
from day would be the speck of light which we
can sec i'll the morning at the top of the iron
tube. On the other hand, we suffer very little
from Cold in our silent grave. When we have
lighted the lamp, and are busy abous our daily
tasks before bright fire, we partly forget our
unfortunate condition. At such moments,
there are even certain of our acquaintance
who would envy us. Who has not even wish.
ed to be robinson Crusoe in his desert Island?
And yet, he had less cause for hope than we
have. 1t was mere chance that some stray
vessel might touch at his island, whilst we are
certain that the snow will melt, sooner or la
ter.
December % Christmas dau.-We devoted
the day to meditation and prayer. We must
be suffering under misfortunes to appreciate
properly what the Saviour has done for men,
Before his Advent, how bitter advtrsity must
have BEEN How easily it must have led to
complainings and despair The reflections are
not mine, but my grandfather's.
III am spared to descend from the noun :
tain, shall be able to say to my friends, at
you had known as l have, how needful society
is to every individual, you would feel towards
another no other sentiments than those of love
and charity. Let US Danish into temporary
solitude all those who stir up amongst us
troubles and war. They will soon understand
folly; they will learn from experience that it is
not good Tor man to be alone; they will love as
they love themselves, that neighbor without
whom life would no longer be a blessing, but a
chastisement of Providence"
December 2S.-Yesterday, my grandfather
had no appetite; but he did not complain OF
pain In the evening, after supper, as he was
sitting by the corner of the fire. he suddenly
turned pale, tottersd and sank down. With.
out my assistance, he would have fallen into
the FIRE.
took him in my arms, and with an effort Of
which did not believe myself capable, trans
ported him to his bed, where l first seated hin
and then laid him at full length. His head ant
his hands were cold; the blood had rushed to-
ward the heart. | took care not to raise tn,
patients head, but left it low, and the bloc,
soon flowed back to it. Consc business return
ed at the same time
i where am II On the bed?" said my gand
father;
Certainly; you turned faint, and though
It best to lay you there" He brought m
mere! Heaven be praised for it, As becomt
weaker, he grows stronger" he said. I knel
E ny tne bedside awhile, At last he consente
70 drink little wine, and felt the better TO
January I've have been keeping Ne,
Years day as well as we could: INV grandfstt
er e1erted himself to cheer up my shirts. 1T
inca to smuse me with conundrums and rid
dies We Toasted at supper on potatoes cook
+ ca III the ashes, toasted cheese, and toaste
bread sopped in wine. The goat was not 70,
gotten; picked out the sweetest hay for he
provenderi she had clean bed,a double ratio
OF salt, and triple allowance Of caresses.