Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-11

national Cemetea y,


1t has been our understanding that for
several years past, the policy of interrins the
dead within the shortened limits of this city
has been condemned by public opinion here,
as it has been in many other cities and towns
for reasons 50 obvious to all that theyused not
be stated. 1t was upon thisview Of the subject,
that the Mount Olivet Cemetery was estab-
lished many years ago. It has been under
stood that the South Nashville Street Rail-
road would sooner or later approach that
burying-ground. We think it will be con-
ceded that the further extension of the bury
ing ground within the city limits has been
condemned, and that, from time to time, pro-
positions have been made and movements
set on foot to arrest further interments with
in the city.
During the progress OF the late war, in the
hurry and confDsion which generally follows
a great battle, we understand some fifteen or
sixteen thousand soldiers were inferred
within the city limits, on private property
belonging to various citizens; streets have
been blocked up and enclosed, and the :
gress Of the town in that quarter arrested.
Interments are now progressing on private
property in the sth Ward. The property so
occupied lies between the Nashville & Chat
tanooga Railroad-and the Tennessee & Ala
bama Road. 1t is most unromantic and
in all respects, most unfit place for ma
tional cemetery, or for the interment of any
dead, both on account of its locality and its
surroundings. 1t was probably used at the
time as a temporary arrangement indie.
pendent of the large sum it would cost tho
Government, it would injure many per
sons whose property has not been appro
priated or occupied.
On the 23d day of November the Com
mon Council met. Mr.. Cotton, president
introduced the following resolution, whicl
was adopted:
'ResogUea That committee of three tw
from the Common Council, and one from tn
Board Of Aldermen. be appointed TO wait upo
ders Inferred on the grounds Of Houston MART rt
and others in the Sth Ward, be removed to som
suitable place that the military may select, an
that his honor, the Mayor, be requested to Civ
: the committee any assistance he can"
Mr.. Bricn and Haily were appointed, and o
motion, president Cotton was added"
! Sales Of some of the property occupie
: were made under order of the CHANGER
: Court, and various citizens became purcha
sers. The Board of Aldermen SEEM not I
} have acted on the resolution of the Con
D mon Council. The officer of the Cover
D ment charged with the duty Of interring til
$ dead of the army has reported in favor
D the removal of them from within the corp,
e rate limits. We understand that Congrea
: has authorised the President to purcha:
: lands for this purpose 1t may be by gene
e al or special act or resolution.
s 1t is not improbable if this be so, that I'll
military authorities may be required at Il
: distant date to act in this matter.
= The corporate authorities have deep il
I terest in this movement, and it would see
: altogether proper that the action of Il
I Common Council be adopted by the Boal
8 of Aldermen and that a committee be a
: pointed to meet and consult with the mil
|. tary authorities, ascertain the views of Il
T executive government and cooperate
9 sustaining the established policy of the cit
I and carrying out what seems to be the e
: tablished policy of Congress, on the subje
o of national cemetery in this quarter.