VACATING TOWN CEMETERIES.
The bill [H. R. 12] to vacate cemeteries within or adjoining corporate limits of towns or cities being read the second time--
Mr. GARRIGUS explained the purpose: Where there have been no burials within five years, and other restrictions.
Mr. BELL offered amendments, which were agreed to; also an additional Section authorizing use of moneys derived from sales of lots for improvement of approaches.
Mr. GRAHAM favored this new Section.
On motion by Mr. BELL, the constitutional restriction was dispensed with, the amendments considered as engrossed, the bill read the third time and passed by yeas, 34; nays, 6.
