Chap. 266.—An ACT to authorize the Councils of Norfolk City to
drain, or otherwise improve, certain low or marsh land, and to change
Back Creek in said City.

Approved April 28, 1874.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That the councils
of the city of Norfolk, shall have full power and authority to
/make such orders as they may deem proper, not inconsistent
with the laws of the state, for the purpose of filling, reclaim-
ing, draining, or otherwise improving the low lands or marsh
lying between Bank street in said city and the Elizabeth ri-
ver, which are left uncovered by the recession of the tide,
and known as Back creek, and may change the dimensions
and direction of the said creek, or the channel thereof, so as
to provide for the proper drainage ot the said lands, and im-
provements of the same.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.