Newspapers in Georgetown included the "Republican Weekly Ledger", which was the first paper, started in 1790. "The Sentinel" was first published in 1796 by Green, English & Co. Charles C. Fulton began publishing the "Potomac Advocate", which was started by Thomas Turner. Other newspapers in Georgetown included the "Georgetown Courier" and the "Federal Republican". William B. Magruder, the first postmaster, was appointed on February 16, 1790, and in 1795, a custom house was established on Water Street. General James M. Lingan served as the first collector of the port.