- History of the Life and Times of James Madison; Volume 1
- Discourse Before the Young Men's Christian Association of Richmond, on the Ethics of Christianity.
- Speech of W.C. Rives, at a Public Dinner Given Him at Louisa C.H. Va. on the 7th September, 1839.
- Speech of Mr. Rives, of Virginia, on the Currency of the United States, and the Collection of the Public Revenue: Delivered in the Senate U.S. January 10, 1837.
- Discourse On The Uses And Importance Of History: Illustrated By A Comparison Of The American And French Revolutions