§ Message from the Commons, to acquaint the House that they concur with the Lords in the Resolution of December 16 last—namely, That it is desirable that in the present Session all Private Bills for the exclusive purpose of consolidating the provisions of existing Private Acts of Parliament, Acts Confirming Provisional Orders, and Special Orders, be referred to the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills; and that the Joint Committee shall not take into consideration any petition against any such Bill if the petitioners seek to alter the existing law.