[vrwc1]

Because the bolded condition clearly applies to the second clause only.

There is already precedent that contradicts your statement: West Virginia.

Besides, your interpretation doesn't seem logical. According to your theory, parts of two states could form a new state, but part of one state couldn't. That doesn't really make sense.

[ml/nj]

There is already precedent that contradicts your statement: West Virginia.

And you think the Virginia Legislature agreed to this? !!

ML/NJ