Rev. John A McClung, DD of Maysville drowns in the Niagra River - 3 miles above the falls. His body is carried over the Falls is not found until the 10th on the American side of the falls and returned on the 21st to Maysville for burial. A public meeting in Madison Co requires Rev John G Fee and others of Berea to leave that county because of their anti-slavery principles and teachings. He sets fire to it, it explodes and dangerously injures several persons, blowing out the side of a house and doing other damage. All laws prohibiting the importation of slaves into KY are repealed.
Gypsies are to be arrested and fined or imprisoned.
Free Negroes who are non residents are not allowed to come into the state upon penalty of confinement in the penitentiary. An act for the organization is KY militia is passed. A violent storm hits Louisville at 1 am with much damage, but no lives lost. Started growing Sept 1 1859. Severe shock of an earthquake hits Henderson, lasting 8-10 seconds, felt slightly at Louisville.