CHAP. 422.—An ACT to enlarge the powers of the town of Buch-
anan, in the county of Botetourt.

Approved March 3, 1890.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia,
That the trustees or council of the town of Buchanan be,
and are hereby, authorized to change the name of said
town; to extend, by and with the consent of the inter-
mediate land-owners, its corporate limits to a point one
and a half miles west of its present western limits on
either side of James river; to allow the use of its streets
for street or other railways, and to condemn land thereof
in any manner not inconsistent with the laws of Virginia
governing the condemnation of lands for such purposes;
to borrow money and secure the same by an issue of bonds
for the purpose of improving the streets and to build
water-works, gas-works, and electric-light works; and to
unite, consolidate, or merge with any other city or town
now or hereafter chartered under the laws of Virginia.

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