Noah Haynes Swayne

“ The mode, manner, and rate of Ordway's compensation was a matter between him and the United States, and was one with which the appellee had nothing to do. Hence, in this case, it can in nowise affect the rights of the parties. The appellee stands upon exactly the same ground as the employees of any other contractor with the government. It follows that he can have no rightful claim against the appellant. This is conclusive against him. It is, therefore, unnecessary to consider the other points of defence insisted upon by the United States. ”

“ The United States were to pay him 'the full cost of said labor, tools, and materials, and also the insurance on the granite, increased by fifteen per cent on such cost.'
The contract contained this further clause:--
'And the party of the second part (Ordway) further agrees to furnish such number of men as may be deemed necessary for the proper prosecution of the work by the party of the first part (the United States) ”