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lars of the capture of the California steamer Ariel--interesting narrative — more items about Capt. Semmes and his crew. The narrative of the capture of the United States steamer Ariel by the Confe Alabama is correct, as before published in the Herald. Capt Jones says the only ship that Semmes fears is the Vanderbilt. He made many inquiries regarding her speed and armament, but obtained to her. What he cannot whip he can run away from." Lieut. Low, having made inquiries of Captain Semmes about what he was to do with the United States officers and men on board the Ariel, on his rne of her steam valves, so as to temporarily disable the engine. Capt. Jones was informed by Capt. Semmes that his passengers would be landed at a point on St. Domingo, which has only a few note, andbama gave chase and boarded a vessel, from which some information was received, which induced Capt. Semmes to again change his mind, and he permitted the Ariel to resume her voyage. The reason given