The New York Times, July 27, 1860
The Iredell Express (N.C.) states that the case of SOLOMON HALL’s will occupied the Supreme Court of that county eight days, and was finally compromised after the Jury had retired. Mr. HALL had made a will leaving one hundred negroes and other property to his only child, a daughter, who afterwards married Mr. NEELY against his wish, whereupon he made another will, leaving his negroes free, and leaving most of his property to them. The suit was to set aside the last will. An hour after the case had gone to the Jury, Mrs. NEELY proposed to receive $13,000 and $2,000 which the will gives her, the estate to pay the Court cost, $800. She is to pay her own lawyer $5,000. The proposition was adopted. The negroes will be sent to Liberia. The Jury stood nine against and three for the will; but it is said the Judge would have set aside the verdict if it had been against the will.