Dashwood, Sir Francis, disclaims Jacobitism in parliament, i. [10];
opposes the Regency Bill on the first reading, [122], [123];
anecdotes of, [123];
his exertions in the House of Commons in Byng’s case, ii. [318], [323], et seq., [336].
Daun, Marshal, defeated at Lissa, iii. [80];
outmanœuvred by the King of Prussia, [292];
compelled to raise the siege of Schweidnitz, [295];
defeated at Torgau, [297].
Dauphin of France, father of Louis XVI., anecdotes and character of, ii. [280]; iii. [244].
Debt, national, iii. [151].
Delaval, Mr., makes a very absurd speech on the Regency Bill, i. [124].
Denbigh, Lord, attacks Lord Marchmont in the House, upon his jacobitical principles, iii. [106].
Denmark, King of, takes offence at the preamble of an English mutiny bill, i. [253].
Denmark, Queen of, daughter of George II., her death and character, i. [227];
extraordinary policy of her husband, ibid.
Dennis, Captain, one of Byng’s court-martial, makes application to the throne for mercy, ii. [318].
Devonshire, Fourth Duke of, character and anecdotes of, i. [195];
consulted on choice of a premier on the death of Pelham, [378];
death, and conscientious qualification of his younger sons for the House of Commons, ii. [86].