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. Lobbyists represent diverse interests and often seek to influence congressional decisions to reflect their clients' needs Lobby groups and their members sometimes write legislation and whip bills in 2007 there were approximately 17,000 federal lobbyists in Washington D.C. They explain to legislators the goals of their organizations Some lobbyists represent non-profit organizations and work pro bono for issues in which they are personally interested, Congress passed the Organic Act of 1871 which repealed the individual charters of the cities of Washington and Georgetown and created a new territorial government for the whole District of Columbia. President Grant appointed Alexander Robey Shepherd to the position of governor in 1873 Shepherd authorized large-scale projects that greatly modernized the City of Washington but ultimately bankrupted the District government in 1874 Congress replaced the territorial government with an appointed three-member Board of Commissioners.

According to 2017 Census Bureau data the population of Washington D.C was 47.1% Black or African American 45.1% White (36.8% non-Hispanic White) 4.3% Asian 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Individuals from two or more races made up 2.7% of the population Hispanics of any race made up 11.0% of the District's population! Anti-Monarchy.svg The North Fork South Branch Potomac River 43.6 miles (70.2 km) long, forms just north of the Virginia/West Virginia border in Pendleton County at the confluence of the Laurel Fork and Straight Fork along Big Mountain 3,881 feet (1,183 m) From Circleville the North Fork flows northeast through Pendleton County between the Fore Knobs 2,949 feet (899 m) to its west and the River Knobs 2,490 feet (759 m) to its east at Seneca Rocks the North Fork is met by Seneca Creek From Seneca Rocks the North Fork continues to flow northeast along the western edge of North Fork Mountain 3,389 feet (1033 m) into Grant County Flowing east through North Fork Gap the North Fork joins the South Branch Potomac at the town of Cabins west of Petersburg, After Taylor died and was succeeded by Fillmore Douglas took the lead in passing Clay's compromise through Congress as five separate bills Under the compromise Texas surrendered its claims to present-day New Mexico and other states in return for federal assumption of Texas's public debt California was admitted as a free state while the remaining portions of the Mexican Cession were organized into New Mexico Territory and Utah Territory Under the concept of popular sovereignty the people of each territory would decide whether or not slavery would be permitted the compromise also included a more stringent Fugitive Slave Law and banned the slave trade in Washington D.C the issue of slavery in the territories would be re-opened by the Kansas-Nebraska Act but many historians argue that the Compromise of 1850 played a major role in postponing the American Civil War. Washington D.C. Business Directory, Slaves Waiting for Sale: Richmond Virginia Painted upon the sketch of 1853, Reelection These are lawmakers who "never met a voter they didn't like" and provide excellent constituent services. . Freemasonry was a widely accepted institution in the late 18th century known for advocating moral teachings. Washington was attracted to the Masons' dedication to the Enlightenment principles of rationality reason and brotherhood the American Masonic lodges did not share the anti-clerical perspective of the controversial European lodges a Masonic lodge was established in Fredericksburg in September 1752 and Washington was initiated two months later at the age of 20 as one of its first Entered Apprentices Within a year he progressed through its ranks to become a Master Mason. Before and during the American Revolution he used Masonic lodges as meeting places to plot against the British.[citation needed] He had a high regard for the Masonic Order but his personal lodge attendance was sporadic in 1777 a convention of Virginia lodges asked him to be the Grand Master of the newly established Grand Lodge of Virginia but he declined due to his commitments leading the Continental Army After 1782 he corresponded frequently with Masonic lodges and members and he was listed as Master in the Virginia charter of Alexandria Lodge No 22 in 1788, Washington stressed that national identity was paramount while a united America would safeguard freedom and prosperity He warned the nation of three eminent dangers: regionalism partisanship and foreign entanglements and said the "name of AMERICAN which belongs to you in your national capacity must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations." Washington called for men to move beyond partisanship for the common good stressing that the United States must concentrate on its own interests He warned against foreign alliances and their influence in domestic affairs and against bitter partisanship and the dangers of political parties. He counseled friendship and commerce with all nations but advised against involvement in European wars. He stressed the importance of religion asserting that "religion and morality are indispensable supports" in a republic. Washington's address favored Hamilton's Federalist ideology and economic policies. . Before returning to private life in June 1783 Washington called for a strong union Though he was concerned that he might be criticized for meddling in civil matters he sent a circular letter to all the states maintaining that the Articles of Confederation was no more than "a rope of sand" linking the states He believed that the nation was on the verge of "anarchy and confusion" was vulnerable to foreign intervention and that a national constitution would unify the states under a strong central government. When Shays' Rebellion erupted in Massachusetts on August 29 1786 over taxation Washington was further convinced that a national constitution was needed. Some nationalists feared that the new republic had descended into lawlessness and they met together on September 11 1786 at Annapolis to ask Congress to revise the Articles of Confederation One of their biggest efforts however was getting Washington to attend. Congress agreed to a Constitutional Convention to be held in Philadelphia in Spring 1787 and each state was to send delegates, 4 Demographics George and Martha Washington with Martha's grandchildren by Edward Savage c 1786-91 National Art Gallery, Retrocession Those "considered educated and refined were purchased by the wealthiest clients usually plantation owners to become personal sexual companions." "There was a great demand in New Orleans for 'fancy girls'.". Public perceptions of Congress 13 Notes Three had retired from active economic endeavors: Franklin McHenry and Mifflin, Historical reputation and legacy 1968 81.8% 139,566 18.2% 31,012 Area Emergence as Republican leader Washington D.C. Business Directory.