- Praised Lincoln's act as "an immense stride in the path of progress and humanity..." and noted that Britain had abolished slavery in its colonies "without convulsion or social derangement" and expressed hope that the U.S. could do the same.
- The newspaper further asserted that "the true interests of the two nations can only be promoted by mutual respect and good understanding...which can grow out of their joint recognition of the essential principles of Christian humanity... [and which must include, in our judgement, equal treatment of every class of their citizens under a wise, free, and generous system of self-government]" .