1576652 Political cartoon attacking Whig principles, 1848; (add.info.: An available candidate, the one qualification for a Whig president\' Political cartoon showing man in military uniform, with epaulets and plumed hat, holding sword and seated on pile of skulls. A scathing attack on Whig principles, as embodied in their selection of a presidential candidate for 1848. Here the "available candidate" is either Gen. Zachary Taylor or Winfield Scott, both of whom were contenders for the nomination before the June convention.); Universal History Archive/UIG; out of copyright.