The death of Joseph ARMSTRONG occurred at his home in Green Head on the St. John River early yesterday morn. He was 81 years of age. He was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. When 18 years old he came to St. John where he had little difficulty in obtaining employment at his trade, coopering. A few years prior to his arrival in the city, the Green Head lime kilns were opened by Robert ROBERTSON. Young Armstrong soon obtained employment at the kilns. His work was manufacturing the lime barrels. However, the busines did not pay its owner very large interest for the money he had invested and an offer for the lime kilns by Mr. Armstrong and three friends was accepted by Mr. Robertson. Subsequently, however, Mr. Armstrong became owner of the kilns, his friends having become disatisfied with the prospects which presented themselves. Soon after he acquired the property Mr. Armstrong took his brother, Francis ARMSTRONG into partnership and the business was carried on by the brothers for many years. It was the only industry of its kind in existence and to hold a monopoly of the trade, which they then possessed, the Messrs. Armstrong purchased other good sites situated along the river. This firm, of whom of course the deceased was the chief member, carried on a large business. The city was growing and the demand for their product was sharp. They kept abreast of the times and introduced severa; improvements in the manufacturing their lime and construction of their kilns. They employed from 20 to 35 men a few years ago. The number is not as large now. Deceased was always an enthusiastic curler and not infequently he made the journey from his home in Green Head to Lily Lake on foot to take part in the game of curling. He was one of the organizers of the St. Andrew's Curling club. During the past 10 or 12 years he was seldom seen on the streets on account of his infirmities. Joseph Armstrong was a devoted follower of Rev. Wishart. Rev. WISHART was pastor of St. Stephen's Presbyterian church, but on account of certain opinions held by him which were considered heretical, his connection with the church was severed, but he immediately organized a church of his own. Among those who clung to him most devotedly were Joseph Armstrong, Robt. KELTY, G.W. SMITH and Thos. RANKINE. Mr. Wishart's remains repose in the Rural (Fernhill) Cemetery and a beautiful monument has been erected to his memory. The ashes of his four greatest admirers will rest beside his own. Deceased was twice married. His first wife was a daughter of his old employer, Miss ROBERTSON. Two daughters survive him, Mrs. C.F. TILTON of Fairville and one unmarried. His second wife was Miss GRAY daughter of Capt. GRAY of this city. The children of this marriage were Mrs. Wm MURDOCH, Mrs. E.G. NELSON, Mrs. J.W. GODARD, two unmarried daughters and one son, Albert ARMSTRONG. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon leaving his residence at 2 o'clock. The interment will take place in the Rural (Fernhill) Cemetery.