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Editorial
February 21, 1866
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A bill in the State Legislature proposes extending Richmond's corporate limits, unchanged for 60-70 years, as the city has expanded into Henrico County. The extension requires approval from both areas' residents and is expected to gain support due to current inconveniences.
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Extension of the Corporate Limits.
We understand that a bill has been introduced in the State Legislature providing for the extension of the corporate limits of the city of Richmond. The limits of the corporation have not been extended for sixty or seventy years, and the city has gradually been increasing in size, until a great portion of it now lies in the county of Henrico. A provision in the bill makes the proposed extension contingent upon the approval of the people of the city and county, and the evils of the present system are so great, and cause so much inconvenience, that we cannot doubt but that the measure will meet with a cordial and general support from both the citizens of Richmond and the citizens of Henrico county.
We understand that a bill has been introduced in the State Legislature providing for the extension of the corporate limits of the city of Richmond. The limits of the corporation have not been extended for sixty or seventy years, and the city has gradually been increasing in size, until a great portion of it now lies in the county of Henrico. A provision in the bill makes the proposed extension contingent upon the approval of the people of the city and county, and the evils of the present system are so great, and cause so much inconvenience, that we cannot doubt but that the measure will meet with a cordial and general support from both the citizens of Richmond and the citizens of Henrico county.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Corporate Limits
Richmond Extension
Henrico County
State Legislature
Municipal Boundaries
What entities or persons were involved?
State Legislature
City Of Richmond
County Of Henrico
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Extension Of Richmond's Corporate Limits
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of The Bill
Key Figures
State Legislature
City Of Richmond
County Of Henrico
Key Arguments
Corporate Limits Unchanged For 60 70 Years
City Has Grown Into Henrico County
Extension Contingent On Approval By City And County Residents
Present System Causes Great Evils And Inconvenience
Measure Expected To Receive Cordial Support