Read this extract and determine whether this person was in favor or opposed of the future of British North America. Give reasons for this position (in favor or opposed)

EXTRACT:
[Those who support joining the colonies] and are a few ambitious individuals, who feel our legislature too small for their capacity, and it's rewards too [small] for their acceptance...[The want to] enjoy fat salaries far away from the provinces whose best interests are to be shamefully voted away in return for [two weeks of] feasting and a few private promises.