The Gazette

The English & Tippo Saib at variance.

London, June 18.

A letter from India states, that it was the general report there, that a rupture between the English and Tippo Saib would very soon take place. Probably many of our readers will be of the same opinion when they peruse the following proclamation by the Gov. of the Isle of France, for the purpose of inviting volunteers to enter and serve in Tippo's army:

"KNOWING for many years your zeal and attachment for the interest and glory of our republic, we are very impatient, and consider it a duty to make known to you the propositions that we have received from Tippo Sultaun, by two ambassadors which he had sent to us. This prince has written particular letters to the colonial assembly, and to all the generals employed in that government: he has likewise addressed to us a packet for the executive directory. It he demands to make an alliance offensive and defensive with the French, proposing to maintain at his charge, as long as the war shall continue in India, the troops they can send him.

2d, he promises to furnish every necessary for the war, except wine and brandy, of which he finds himself absolutely destitute. 3d, that all preparations are made ready to receive the succours which they shall give to him; and on the arrival of the troops, the chiefs and officers shall find every thing necessary to carry on a war that Europeans are little accustomed to. 4th, finally, he only wants the moment when the French shall come to his aid, to declare war against the English, ardently wishing to drive them from India. As it is impossible to reduce the number of the 107th and 108th regts. & de la Garde Soldats du port de la Fraternite, on account of the assistance we have sent to our allies the Dutch; we invite the citizens to embody themselves in their respective municipalities, to serve under the colours of Tippo. This prince desires also to have the citizens of colour freemen: and we invite all those who wish to serve under his banners, to enrol themselves. We can assure all the citizens who wish to enrol themselves, that Tippo will make advantageous treaties, which will continue with his ambassadors who may engage for themselves, besides in the name of their sovereign, in such way that the French who shall have taken part in his armies shall not be retained when they wish to return back to their country.

Done this 10th Pluviose, 6th year of the French republic. (signed) MALARTIE."