The following is taken from New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Frederick Phisterer. Albany: J. B. Lyon Company, 1912.
The organization of this regiment was commenced at Troy, April 15, 1861; it was accepted by the State April 24, 1861, and mustered in the service of the United States at Troy for two years, May 14, 1861. In October and November, 1861, a number of men of the 13th, 19th and 21st Infantry, and 2d Me. Volunteers (130 men), were transferred to it; those of the Maine regiment were, however, retransferred in August, 1862.
The companies were recruited principally: A. B. G and K at Troy; C at Troy, Balls-ton, Saratoga, Brunswick, Schenectady, Lansingburgh, Grafton, Cohoes, Union Village and Poestenkill; D at Troy and Cohoes; E at Troy, Caldwell, Cohoes and Lansingburgh; F at Troy and Pittstown; H at Troy, Green Island, Cohoes, Lansingburgh and Pittstown; and I at North Adams, Cohoes, Troy, Petersburgh, Berlin, Pittstown, Pownall and Schaghticoke.
The regiment, Col. Joseph B. Carr, left the State May 23, 1861, and served near Fort Monroe, Va., from May 24, 1861; at Newport News, Va., from August 5, 1861; in the 1st Viele's, Brigade, 1st Division, Department of Virginia, from May 18, 1862; and in the 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 3d Corps, from June 6, 1862; May 11, 1863, the three years' men, 120, were transferred to the 70th Infantry and the regiment left for Troy where it was honorably discharged and mustered out, under Lieut.-Col. William A. Olmsted, May 26, 1863.
During its service, the regiment lost by death, killed in action, 17 enlisted men; of wounds received in action, 1 officer, 7 enlisted men; of disease and other causes, 23 enlisted men; total, 1 officer, 47 enlisted men; aggregate, 48; of whom 1 enlisted man died in the hands of the enemy.

The following is taken from The Union army: a history of military affairs in the loyal states, 1861-65 -- records of the regiments in the Union army -- cyclopedia of battles -- memoirs of commanders and soldiers. Madison, WI: Federal Pub. Co., 1908.
Second Infantry.—Cols., Joseph B. Carr, Sidney W. Park; Lieut.Cols., R. Wells Kenyon, William A. Olmsted; Majs., Richard D. Bloss, George H. Otis, George W. Willson, William B. Tibbitts.. The 2nd, known as the Troy regiment, was organized at Troy, and was mustered into the U. S. service on May 14, 1861, at Camp Willard, Troy, nearly 800 strong, for a term of two years. It left Troy on the 18th for New York, there embarked for Fortress Monroe encamped at Mill creek and participated in the battle of Big Bethel. On Aug. 5 the regiment was ordered to Newport News, where permanent quarters were erected and the following winter was passed, during which time many new recruits were received. In Jan., 1862, it joined an expedition up the James river; became a part of the 1st brigade, 1st division of the Army of Virginia on March 7; from April 6 to 17 it was stationed at Young's mill, and on June 6 was. assigned to the 3d brigade, 2nd division, 3d corps. The regiment took part in the campaign on the Peninsula, being engaged at Fair Oaks, in the Seven Days' battles and in, August at Malvern hill. During the campaign in Virginia, it was active at Bristoe Station, where the loss was 70 in killed, wounded and missing; Groveton, the second Bull Run and Chantilly. After various marches and countermarches in Virginia, the regiment took part in the battle of Fredericksburg, after which it went into winter quarters near Falmouth, which were occupied until the opening of the Chancellorsville movement in the spring of 1863. During this battle the loss of the regiment was 54. On May 11, 1863, 120 men enlisted for three years' service and were transferred to the 70th N. Y., the remainder of the regiment being mustered out at Troy on the 26th. The total loss of the regiment during its term of service was 26 deaths from wounds and 22 from other causes.

Battles and Casualties Table from Phisterer

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Historical Sketch from the 3rd Annual Report of the Bureau of Military Statistics

2nd Regiment Infantry
New York Volunteers
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TROY DAILY TIMES
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 9, 1863.
From the Second Regiment.
The following letter is from a Captain of the Second regiment, a participant in the recent bloody fight near Fredericksburg. A letter from another officer of the same regiment states that they were to start for home on the 9th, (to-day,) so that they might be here on the 14th, the end of, their two years enlistment.
ON THE BATTLE FIELD, May 4, 1863.
Dear Sir: There is a possibility of a letter reaching Troy, so I send this to let you know that I am all right. Our corps had a terrific fight yesterday morning, beginning at 4:30 o'clock. Gen. Berry, commanding the division, was killed; Gen. Mott, commanding the brigade, wounded. Every Colonel but one in the brigade was shot— one killed. Col. Park loses his right leg; Capt. McConihe and Lieut. Marcott are dangerously wounded ; Lieuts. O'Brien and Shook not dangerously. Gen. Carr now commands the division. Benedict and Gould each lost a horse. Can't tell the exact loss of our men, as we got mixed up with other troops and quite a large number are missing. The brigade went in a little short of 1600 men, and the killed and wounded, as far as known, number 468—5-17ths of the whole. In my company, (B,) Sergeant Dunham, wounded in the leg; Horace Priest, in the leg; Jas. Flood, killed. The regiment fought splendidly, as did the entire brigade. The First and Second brigades did well. Our brigade fought over an hour, unsupported, against four times their number. Much ground was lost. The First and Third divisions, on our left, gave way, and we were soon flanked on both flanks; and compelled to retire. Even then we rallied three times and drove them back, (once our regiment almost alone). The rebels lost three to one of ours in killed and wounded, and a very large number of prisoners. Our side lost but few prisoners. Gen. Whipple, commanding the Third division, was killed this forenoon. Col. Park is in good spirits. I wish Sergeant Dunham might be got home.
Card from Seyton Burns

FROM, The SECOND regiment—Letter From MAJOR WM. B. Tibbits--The following extract from a private letter written by Maj. Tibbits of the Second. regiment, to his brother, has been kindly furnished us (by request) for publication:
Battle Field, May 4, l863.
Dear----: Knowing your anxiety in regard to the result of this contest, I drop you a line which I send by a person in charge of an ambulance of wounded men. We are in the midst of the most bloody battle of the war. Yesterday our brigade went into the battle, and got terribly cut up. Col. Park, Capt. McConihe, Lieuts. O'Brien and Marcotte were wounded. The Colonel's leg has been amputated, and Capt. McC. is very low having been shot through the lungs.
Sixty of our men are killed and wounded, and as many more are missing. Col. P. was shot before he had advanced 25 feet. We lost Gen. Berry, our division commander, Gen. Motte, brigade commander, and four Colonels out of the brigade.
Our brigade rallied and charged the enemy five times, and the old Second, in the opinion of all, covered itself with glory. We "went in" at five A. M., and came out at twelve M., the rebels following us up, and occupying the ground which we lost. We have done nothing to-day, and it is as still as a morning at "Hoosick." Thank God for my good fortune in escaping. A piece of shell struck my side, and remained in my clothes.
We have some seventy eight men left, besides the stragglers, who have not yet come in.
Our army has, so far, killed the most men, and taken many prisoners. Our brigade captured over six hundred prisoners, and also captured seven stand of colors, yesterday.
First regiment left us in the field this morning, for home. The Fifth will leave to-morrow, and we will probably start in six or seven days.
I must close. We are expecting an attack every moment.
Yours, &c., W. B. T.
The "old Second" has, indeed, covered itself with glory not only in this battle, but in every conflict in which the army of the Potomac has been engaged. The announcement that only seventy-eight men of the regiment came out of the conflict, shows a sad but brilliant record. Maj. T. was in command of the regiment during the latter part of the conflict. That he performed his duty, and made others do it, too, there can be no doubt.— further and fuller particulars of the condition of the regiment will be looked for with interest.

THE NEW YORK SECOND.
The Second Regiment of New York were sworn in to-day—that is, what remains of them, some three hundred refusing to be sworn in for three years' service. All their uniforms except their pantaloons were stripped from them, and they came into the city from the encampment; and after making many noisy demonstrations got into a building, where they are quartered till to-morrow. Company G left in a body.
The commissary department of this regiment, which has been very badly managed, was much improved to-day.

Casualties In the Second Regiment.
Correspondence of the Troy Times.
CAMP SECOND REGIMENT, N. Y. V.,
NEAR FALMOUTH, Va., May 6, 1863.
Below you will find a correct list of the killed, wounded and missing of the glorious Second Regiment, in the action of May 3d;
Killed—William Wright, Co. A; John H. Baker, Co. I; Peter J. Van Zandt, Co. F; James Flood, Co. B.
Wounded.—Colonel Sidney W. Park, right leg, amputated. Co. A—Sergeant Zulmon Van Ness, right hip, prisoner; Patrick Kearney, arm, slightly; Thomas Cuthbetson, side, slightly; William Tucker, left hip, severely. Co. B—First Sergeant Henry L. Boneham, right knee, leg amputated; Horace Priest, left thigh, severely. Co. C—First Sergeant William Landon, near left eye, serious; Corporal Horace E. Sampson, right thigh, flesh wound; Corporal John A. Dean, near right eye, serious; Patrick Welch, right side, slight, on duty. Co. D—Second Lieutenant James O'Brien, leg; Corporal Archibald Buchanan, back, shell; Andrew Nailor, hand; — Wicks, fingers, Co. E—Sergeant Benjamin Morrell, right side; Corporal William Kendall, arm, slight; Lester Hodgins, right breast; James McGill, side, slight. Co. F—August Van Vleeck, right breast; Andrew Himes, right leg, slight; Hamilton A. De We, leg, slight. Co. G—Second Lieutenant Henry Marcotte, leg, amputated; Corporal S. Olker, leg, slight; Charles Newbury, hand, slight; P. Mc- Gohan, leg, slight; J. Prudor, leg, badly; J. Savoir, leg, slight. Co. H—Corporal William Frizzell, right arm, amputated; Corporal Joseph Wolf, left arm, flesh wound; William Jones, both thighs, flesh wound; Francis Bureau, left thigh; Henry A. Warren, fingers. Co. I—Captain William McConihe, arms and lungs; Second Lieutenant John Fairchild, right arm, on duty; Sergeant J. W. Holcomb, leg and breast; Corporal Oakley, Ames, slight; John O'Neal, wrist; Michael Mc- Govern, breast; Edward B. Stone, leg. Co. K— John Bessinnis, left breast; Jacob Neesley, ear and shoulder; George Jany, left leg. Luke Nichols, Co. F, slight wound in arm, May 4th.
Missing.—Co. E, William Whipple, Robert Ellison; Co. G, Thomas McGuire, William Steele; Co. H, Corporal William H. Boughton, Stephen Tymeson.
Terrible battle. All the rest of the officers and men are unharmed.
I am, yours, &c.,
WILLIAM A. OLMSTED, Lieut.-Colonel.

LIEUT. MARCOTTE, of the Second regiment who was wounded at Gettysburg, and has since then been confined at one of the Washington hospitals, reached home yesterday, and is now under the care of one of our Troy surgeons. Lieut. M. was struck in the leg by a bullet - injuring the bone below the knee pretty badly. He keeps up his courage well, however, and is a truly "plucky" soldier.

ARRIVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE SECOND REGIMENT from Richmond.—Four members of the Second Regiment arrived home yesterday morning from Richmond, where they were held as prisoners since the first crossing of the Rappahannock by Gen. Burnside. Their names are :—John A. Pitcher, Henry J. Green, Patrick Collins, and John A. Crance. They were captured while on picket duty, and were immediately conveyed to the rebel capital.

GENEROSITY OF THE SOLDIERS.—James Flynn, a member of Co. D, 2d Regiment, lost an arm at Bristow Station. On Tuesday his associates presented him the sum of $600, which had been contributed by them and other members of the regiment, on pay day.
Over $300 has already been contributed by the members of Co. E, towards the relief of a young man named Gamor, who lost an arm in his country's service.
A few evenings since a festival was given at Harmony Hall, Troy, for the benefit of Sergeant Trainor, a member of Co. K, who was maimed in the service, from which $200 was realized.

FUNERAL OF ORDERLY DUNHAM.—The funeral of Henry L. Dunham, Orderly Sergeant of Company B., of the 2d (Troy) Regiment, who died on the 6th inst., of wounds received on the 3d instant at the battle of Chancellorville, was attended on Saturday afternoon by his returned Comrades of Co. B., and others of the regiment.

FUNERAL OF ONE OF THE HEROES OF GETTYSBURG.— Yesterday, Ethan Blank, who was a member of the Second Regiment, New York Volunteers, and who fell while helping to repel the invading Rebel army of the South at Gettysburg, was buried from his former residence at Greenpoint. He had been a member of the Greenpoint M. E. Church, and was connected with the Sunday School. His funeral was attended by a long procession of the Sunday School children, who carried their banner draped in mourning. There was also a large attendance of members of the congregation, and numerous friends who knew him in life but to esteem him.

Wounded.-We learn from the Troy Whig that Capt. Wm. McConihe, of the 2d Regiment, was among the wounded during the conflict on the Rappahannock, on Monday. A dispatch to his father, stated that the Captain had received a dangerous wound in the stomach.

CAPT. WM. McConihe WOUNDED — IT is FEARED FATALLY. —The Troy Times says:— A dispatch received by us this afternoon, from Capt. Mac Arthur, states that Capt. William McConihe, of the Second (Troy) Regiment, has been shot in the stomach, and recovery is doubtful. This sad news will cause a feeling of gloom among the many friends of this brave officer, and his father, our esteemed fellow citizen, Judge McConihe. Of three sons whom he has in the army, William is the second victim—John having been wounded at Shiloh, but not so seriously as to deprive his country of his services. Capt. William McConihe was one of the original officers in the old Second regiment, and stands deservedly high as a soldier and a gentleman.

CAPT. JOHH ARTS WOUNDED—Capt John Arts, of the 2d N. Y. S. V. (Col. Carr's), formerly a resident of this city and Captain of the City Volunteers, a German Company, was wounded in the engagement in front of Richmond, on Wednesday last, and was obliged to submit to an amputation of a leg. Capt. Arts was long engaged in business here, and is well known and highly esteemed in this vicinity. He was a resident of Troy at the time he joined the service.

Col. Parks arrived by yesterday morning's boat from New York, and was immediately conveyed to his residence on Eighth street, by several officers of the Regiment, who were in waiting. Col- P. is doing well.
The Colonel was accompanied by Surgeon Mc- Lean, who has been constantly with him since he received his wound.
The Second Regiment was in no respect more fortunate than in its Surgeons. Dr. McLean won " golden opinions" from the officers and men thro’out the two years service; and Dr. CATLIN, the Assistant Surgeon, who joined the regiment a year since, enjoyed the regard and confidence of all.

THE FUNERAL of THOMAS SENIOR, formerly a member of the Second (Troy) regiment, and afterward transferred to a regiment of the Excelsior Brigade, will be attended this morning, at 10 o'clock, from the Congress street M. E. Church. He died in the hospital at Baltimore, from a wound received at Gettysburg. The body arrived last night. He was a youth of less than 18 years, but was already esteemed by his comrades as a good soldier. He lay nine days on the battle field before taken to hospital.

The Second Regiment Coming.
Battle-stained, with decimated ranks, its Colonel wounded and many noble spirits missing, the old Second regiment is to leave the Rappahannock for home to-day. It will probably arrive here on Monday or Tuesday, and should have a fitting reception. The finance committee of the Common Council will no doubt see that Troy acts justly towards her returning warriors.
Our information as to the time when the regiment leaves its camping ground is derived from a private letter written by an officer.

Troy Regiment,-- A letter from a Captain of the Second regiment, dated May 8th, says:
We leave for home on Monday, and expect to arrive there on Wednesday, as a regiment, and with our arms and equipment. Gen. Sickles told Col. Park this morning. "I can't do enough for the Second," and said that we should go home whenever we were ready, and he would like to send a guard of honor with us. Not a regiment in the army of the Potomac stands higher to-day than does the Second. The Third brigade (in which we are) has won a splendid reputation. Hooker wears our white diamond, and the entire corps stands first as a fighting corps. Our brigade (1,600 men) on Sunday fought the whole of Jackson's old division, three large brigades, and whipped them for over two hours, and only gave up our ground when the troops on our right and left fell back, and we were ordered back to avoid being surrounded. At one time, they were on three sides of us and we drove them off.
Hooker is all right yet, so the army thinks, and although we are on this side of the river again " the end is not yet." Hooker hasn't laid down yet. Though we fell back, the rebs received four times the punishment we did, and lost an immense number of prisoners. Col. Park is doing well, and will probably go to Washington to-morrow. Young Dunham has had his right leg amputated below the knee. He is in good spirits and doing well.

THE RETURNING REGIMENTS.—The Second (Troy) Regiment left Washington at noon, yesterday, for Troy; the Sixteenth left at the same time for this city, and the Twenty-Third for Elmira.
Our city authorities are making the necessary preparations to give the returning heroes a proper reception.

THE SECOND REGIMENT HOMEWARD BOUND.
Their Arrival and Reception in New York--Number and Appearance of the Men—-Honors Awarded Them by Gens. Sickles and Hooker.
New York, May 13, 1863.
You have doubtless been advised, ere this, by telegraph, of the arrival in this city of the Second regiment. Acting Quartermaster Taffe reached here early this morning, accompanied by Sergeant Shattuck, of his department, and eight privates belonging to Company A, who had got separated from the regiment on the route. Quartermaster T. immediately called upon the Citizens' Committee, Messrs. Kemp, Eddy and Arnold, and in company with those gentlemen, proceeded to make the necessary arrangements for the proper entertainment of the regiment.
The Committee had previously arranged with Quartermaster Van Vliet for the transportation of the regiment—he giving them authority to choose their own mode of conveyance, either by river or rail. It was decided to have the men go home on the "Vanderbilt"—Capts. Tupper and Hayward agreeing to provide the men with comfortable quarters and plenty to eat.
Quartermaster Taffe left Falmouth on Friday last for Washington, and there made the necessary preparations for the transportation of the regiment via Baltimore and Harrisburgh, that being the shortest route. His agreement with the authorities was, that the regiment should arrive in Jersey City at 9 o'clock this morning, but instead of that they did not arrive until 5 o'clock this evening.— The regiment was met at the depot by Doring's Band, the Committee of Arrangements, and a number of Trojans.
The feelings of the men on hearing their favorite Band, was manifested by cheers and other demonstrations of delight.
The men were speedily got into line, and preceded by the Band, the Committee, Lieut.-Colonel Olmstead, and the other field officers, marched on board the ferry boat, and were soon in New York. As previous arranged, the procession proceeded to Broadway and up to the Park Barracks. After marching around the Park, the regiment proceeded down Broadway to Courtland street, and then on board the "Vanderbilt."
At various points along the route, the regiment was greeted with cheers, and the tattered and blood-stained flags borne at the head, were observed with intense interest by the throng. The procession was a long one, embracing three other regiments besides the Second.
HOUR OF ARRIVAL.
The Vanderbilt will arrive at her dock tomorrow (Thursday) morning between eight and nine o'clock, when the regiment will disembark. The men will be provided with supper and breakfast on board the boat, and furnished with comfortable quarters.
LEAVING FALMOUTH FOE HOME—PARTING BETWEEN THE TWO YEARS AND THREE YEARS MEN.
The mandate from the Secretary of War, ordering the regiment to be discharged from service, reached Gen. Sickles' headquarters at Falmouth at one o'clock Monday morning last, and immediate notice of the fact was given to the officer in command of the Second by Gen. S.
The men had been expecting the order for some days previous, and soon after its reception, camp was broken up, and all was bustle and rejoicing.
At 7 A. M. on the same morning, the entire regiment was drawn up in line, and the order informing them of the expiration of their term of enlistment was communicated by Lieut. Col. Olmstead. Up to this time the members of the regiment enlisted since its departure from Troy, were confident of being mustered out of the service with the original two years' men. But such was not the case, and on being informed that they would be detained for three years, they appeared very much chop fallen, and many gave vent to their feelings in no very mild terms. Nearly all stated that they had been induced to enlist by the promises of recruiting officers that they would be discharged at the expiration of two years.
Finally, the roll was called, and the three years' recruits were each ordered to step forward from the ranks. The summons was very reluctantly obeyed by the men. They numbered about one hundred. These were instantly transferred to Sickles' headquarters, and were subsequently consolidated with one of the regiments of the Excelsior Brigade, Sickles' original command.
The parting between the two years' and three years' members of the regiment is represented as being extremely affecting--the latter watching the departure of their comrades with every manifestation of regret and disappointment.
The two years' men, to the number of about three hundred and twenty, immediately started for Washington, where they arrived in the evening,— The next morning, Tuesday, they left Washington at ten o'clock by rail for Baltimore. On the route the regiments were greeted with enthusiastic cheers.
— Previous to the departure of the regiment; from Falmouth, Gen. Sickles issued an order, thanking both officers and men for the heroism displayed by them while under his command. The General referred to the creditable record of the regiment, and complimented all in the handsomest manner. Gen. Hooker also expressed his regret at parting with the regiment, and bestowed many enconiums on its soldierly conduct and bearing.
The line officers of the regiment on detached service—Lieuts. Gould, Johnson, and others, return with the regiment on a leave of absence.

THE SECOND REGIMENT.
REVIEW BEFORE MAYOR WOOD ON THE BATTERYTHEY TAKE THEIR DEPARTURE FOR THE WAR TODAY
The Battery was besieged all day yesterday by thousands of persons watching the manoeuvres of the Second regiment, who are at present encamped there, and who will take their departure for Washington to-day. Everything is in readiness, and the men are joyful at the thought of a speedy change from the monotony of their position on the Battery to the excitement of a campaign. The regiment had a dress parade last evening, when they were reviewed by Mayor Wood and one or two of the Defence Committee. The men looked remarkably well, and went through the different manoeuvres of drilling with much precision and exactness. They seemed to have acquired a hardy and healthful constitution since inhaling the breezes from the bay on the Battery, and as they marched past in review the Mayor expressed himself much pleased with their appearance. The regiment went through several difficult evolutions with almost the exactness of regular soldiers, and the crowds who surrounded the parade ground signified their approbation by repeated cheering and clapping of hands. The loading and firing in solid square was excellent, and received peculiar marks of praise. When the men ran around the ground in double quick time, the even and regular tramp might be heard distinctly. On forming into line along the entire length of the ground, Mayor Wood, accompanied by a number of gentlemen, marched around in review, the men presenting arms, and the drum corps pealing out their stirring sounds, the parade concluded about six o'clock in the evening.
It appears that the regiment are in want of twenty-five more recruits, which will be sent on to Washington after the main body. Application for enlistment can be made at the Armory, corner of Seventh street and Third Avenue, to Capt. Joseph Byrne.

RECEPTION OF THE SECOND REGIMENT IN TROY. — The Second Regiment reached Troy early yesterday morning, and met with the heartiest reception. The Fire Companies were all in line, as were also the members of the Young Men's Association, the Moulder's Association, and Military Companies; and the streets throughout the entire route were lined with Flags, Banners, Ensigns, &c. A triumphal arch was erected on Washington Square, through which the regiment passed, and received their reception. The stores were nearly all closed, several of the large factories suspended operations, the public schools were closed, bells were rung, cannons fired, and the citizens were out en masse.
The Regiment numbers only 400 men. Colonel Park, the Commander, was wounded at Chancellorsville, where the Regiment was engaged. It was the first Regiment to land in Virginia, and, took part in every battle of note.

RECEPTION OF THE SECOND REGIMENT, N. Y. S.,V.-- The Second Regiment, N..Y.S.V. arrived at Troy, by the steamer Vanderbilt, yesterday morning. A despatch from that city says the reception of the regiment was the greatest gala day ever known in that city. It was received by the city authorities, military, fire department, and civic associations. Business was generally suspended, the streets were crowded with people, and public and private buildings were splendidly decorated. After a parade through some of the principal streets, which was a magnificent ovation to the returned heroes, the regiment was welcomed, on behalf of the city, on Washington Square, where a triumphal arch had been erected for the occasion. The whole affair reflected great credit on our sister city. The Second number about four hundred men. Colonel Park, its commander, was wounded at Chancellorsville, and the regiment on its arrival was under command of Lieut. Col. Olmstead, son of Charles S. Olmstead, Esq., formerly of this city. The Second took part in nearly every battle in Virginia.

ARRIVAL OF TROOPS.
THE SECOND REGIMENT OF TROY.
The Second Light Infantry regiment of Troy volunteers left Albany at eight o'clock on Saturday evening, in the steamboat New World, and arrived at the foot of Canal street at nine o'clock yesterday morning. They were to have come here in company with the Albany men; but previous to their departure some difficulty appears to have taken place, according to the statement of one of the Trojan officers, which is in substance as follows:-— We left Troy in two barges, about eleven o'clock on Saturday morning, and came to Albany. At about four o'clock in the afternoon we were joined by the Albany regiment, Colonel Townsend. All of our men were put into one barge, the Alida, and another barge alongside her having the Albany men on board. The barge alluded to was chartered by the people of Troy for our use; but Colonel Townsend would not let any of our men cross the Alida to get on board the barge. On this Colonel Carr ordered Colonel Townsend to let the barge loose or he would have the ropes cut, which had the effect of making the Colonel of the Albanians succumb, and the Trojans were cut loose from the Alida, and they were towed back to Albany by the steamboat Corning. Colonel Carr then reported the matter at headquarters, upon which the New World was hired to bring his men to this city.
The Second regiment of Troy are mostly short, thick set men, full of activity and vigor. They only got their uniforms and guns on Saturday; but notwithstanding they drill well and handle their muskets admirably. Soon after their arrival yesterday morning they marched up Broadway to Canal street, where they entered a large establishment known as Devlin's building, which has been set aside for a temporary military barracks. Here, it is stated, they will remain for three or four days, at the expiration of which they will depart for Fortress Monroe. The following is a list of the officers:—
Colonel, Joseph B. Carr.
Lieutenant Colonel, R. Wells Kenyon.
Major, Richard D. Bloss.
Adjutant, Timothy Quinn.
Surgeon, Reed B. Bontecou.
Surgeon's Mate, Leroy McLean.
Quarter muster, C. L. McArthur.
Chaplain, V. B. Lewis
Sergeant Major, L. G. Benedict.
Quartermaster Sergeant, J. P. Donnelly.
Drum Major, Thomas E. Bulger.
Company A—Captain, J. W. Armitage; First Lieutenant, Calvin W. Link; Second Lieutenant, Geo. W, Hitchcock.
Company B—Captain, Wm. A. Olmsted; First Lieutenant, T. C. Haddock; Second Lieutenant, Lee Churchill.
Company C-Captain, Geo. H. Otis; First Lieutenant, Lee Perkins; Second Lieutenant, W. H. Pitt.
Company D-Captain, Michael Cassidy; First Lieutenant, John Maguire; Second Lieutenant, John McCaffrey.
Company E-Captain, Geo. W. Wilson; First Lieutenant, John H. Quackenbush; Second Lieutenant, C. Wilson.
Company F-Captain, S. W. Park; First Lieutenant, Jas. Cross; Second Lieutenant, Wm. H. Harrison.
Company G-Captain, W. B. Tibbits; First Lieutenant, James Savage, Second Lieutenant, Wm. Sullivan.
Company H-Captain, J.G. McNutt; First Lieutenant, Wm. O'Brien; Second Lieutenant. W. H. McFeeters.
Company I-Captain, McConihe; First Lieutenant, Jos. Lafuira; Second Lieutenant, Geo. Tafft.
Company K-Captain, John Arts; First Lieutenant, Henry Jansen; Second Lieutenant, Auguste Kalbe.

...AND COURIER: ALBANY
THE SECOND REGIMENT.--This Regiment came home on the Vanderbilt last night. They will be received at Troy to day. Extensive preparations have been made. The military and fire companies, civic associations, &c., of Troy, Lansingburgh and Cohoes, will join in the procession. The line will be formed at 8 o'clock. The Committee and the citizens are uniting in preparations for a welcome.
The Committee on decoration have caused the following circular to be distributed, addressed " to the loyal men and women of Troy:''
" The undersigned are appointed a sub-committee on decorations of the Committee of Arrangements for the reception of the Second Regiment. Our brave and battle-scarred boys, by their undaunted heroism, and faithful service, have covered themselves with imperishable glory. Let us seek to give them a reception fitted to their position, among the noblest defenders of our national cause. We wish to suggest that every house upon the line of march should, so far as-possible, be decorated with flags, and such patriotic devices and appropriate mottoes as the taste of our citizens may dictate. Let there be a recognition at every point. The Committee will, of course, attend to the principal decorations, but, to make this department successful, all should assist."
A magnificent arch has been erected in Cannon Place, and the City Hall is decorated with evergreens and banners inscribed with the names of the different battles through which the regiment has passed.

Co. F—Captain, Henry Harrison; First Lieut.. R.B. Dickey; Second Lieut., J. H. Pierce.
Co. G—Captain, Edgar T. Wilson; First Lieut., Thos. H. Fisher; Second Lieut., Henry Marcotte.
Co. H—Captain, James A. Cross; First Lieut., Vacant; Second Lieut., J. H. Preston.
Co. I—Captain, Wm. McConihe; First Lieut., George Taffe; Second Lieut., John Fairchild.
Co. K-Captain, Joseph Egolf; First Lieut., James Johnson; Second Lieut., Vacant.
And thus ended the "welcome home" extended to the Troy Second Regiment.
" Each soldier's name
Shall shine untarnished on the roll of fame.
And stand the example of each distant age.
And add new lustre to the historic page."

RECEPTION OF THE SECOND REGIMENT IN TROY.—The reception of the Second Regiment in Troy, yesterday, on their return from two years service, was the greatest gala day ever known in Troy. The regiment arrived at an early hour and was received by the city authorities, while flags were flying in every street and a large procession escorted the brave fellows. Speeches were made in Washington Square under the triumphal arch erected for the occasion. The regiment numbers only 400 men. Col. Park, the commander, was wounded at Chancellorville where the regiment was engaged. It was the first regiment to land in Virginia and took part in every battle of note.

THE SECOND REGIMENT--The Second Regiment arrived in Troy yesterday morning by boat. It met with an enthusiastic reception. The principal stores were closed and every one appeared to take part in the ceremony. The procession was over a mile in length.

THANKS.—Major Richardson desires to return thanks to Chief of Police Barren, of Troy, who, unsolicited by him, attended, with an efficient corps of policemen, all yesterday, within sight of the "pay table," and preserved the best order while the Paymaster was engaged in paying off the Second regiment.- Albany Journal.
This adds another to the list of efficient acts performed by our excellent Chief of Police--who is regarded by citizens of all parties as an intelligent, enterprising, faithful officer.

Reception of the Second regiment Tomorrow Morning.
The Troy Committee in New York, sent the following telegrams yesterday : —
NEW YORK, May 12.
Hon. W. L. VAN ALSTYNE, Mayor:— They will go up on the Vanderbilt Wednesday night. Had not left Washington this morning. Number about two hundred. The severely wounded will not come.
WM. KEMP, for Committee.
NEW YORK, May 12.
Hon. W. L. VAN ALYSTYNE, Mayor:—The Regiment left Washington at noon to-day. Will arrive at noon tomorrow. Will leave New York on Wednesday, night, for Troy, by the Vanderbilt.
WM. KEMP, for Committee.
The Committee of Arrangements met last evening, at the Mayor's office. Changes were made in the line of march, which will be as follows :—
LINE OF MARCH,
Steamboat Landing. Line form on River street right resting on Division. Down River street, to Liberty; up Liberty to First; up State to Second; up Second to River; down River to Broadway; up Broadway to Second; countermarch down Broadway to River; up River to Second; down Second to Broadway. Reception.
Up Broadway to Third; up Third to River; up River to King, to Jacob and North Second; down North Second to Grand Division; down Grand Division to Fourth; down Fourth to State; down State to Third; down Third to Washington Park; around Washington Park to Second; up Second to Court House, and dismiss.
PROGRAMEE OF PROCESSION.
First Division.
Platoon Troy City Police.
Gen. Allen and Staff.
Band.
Twenty-fourth Regiment National Guard, George Babcock, Colonel Commanding.
Second Division.
Band.
Engineers Noble and Simmons of the Fire Department.
Washington Volunteers.
Empire State Engine Co. No. 5.
Hope Engine Co. No. 6.
Franklin Hose Co. No. 1.
Hydraulic Engine Co. No. 9.
Hook and Ladder Co. No. 2.
Hook and ladder Co. No. 3.
Lafayette Engine Co. No. 10.
Taylor Hose Co. No. 3.
Hugh Rankin Steamer No. 2.
J. C. Osgood Steamer No. 3.
Fire Companies from Cohoes.
Fire Companies from Lansingburgh.
Fire Companies from West Troy.
Third Division.v Band.
Troy Moulder's Association.
Troy Young Men's Association.
Fourth Division.
Band.
Committee of Arrangements in carriages.
His Honor the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council in carriages.
Second Regiment New York Volunteers.
Wounded and sick soldiers of the Second Regiment in carriages.
All Military and Fire Companies or Associations not enumerated, who intend joining the procession will report to the Marshall, in order that a proper place in the line may be assigned them.
The procession will form Thursday morning at 7 1/2 o'clock precisely.
Streets will be kept clear in the line of the procession.