That 31,000 represented 65% of Nova Scotia's electorate in 1868... 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Nova_Scotia

"A movement for withdrawal from Canada developed, led by Joseph Howe. Howe's Anti-Confederation Party swept the next election, on September 18, 1867, winning 18 out of 19 federal seats, and 36 out of 38 seats in the provincial legislature. A motion passed by the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1868 refusing to recognise the legitimacy of Confederation has never been rescinded....  Howe's movement failed in its goal to withdraw from Canada because London was determined the union go forward."

You're welcome, Trollin' Tommy. 

BTW Didn't you also recently predict the British would reject Brexit ?

You should try and learn more about history before posting so pompously.